Mini Countryman 2014 vs Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 80 HP more power than Citroen C3 Aircross, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Citroen C3 Aircross. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Countryman consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Aircross, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Countryman consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Aircross. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 Aircross gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C3 Aircross engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Cooper S | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 Aircross might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mini Countryman engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.60 m | |
| Mini Countryman is 4 cm shorter than the Citroen C3 Aircross, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mini Countryman is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 520 litres | |
| Mini Countryman has 60 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3 Aircross. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mini Countryman (by 650 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 0.8 metres more than that of the Citroen C3 Aircross, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`925 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen C3 Aircross scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 11 600 | |
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