Mini Countryman 2014 vs Opel Mokka 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 75 HP more power than Opel Mokka, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Opel Mokka. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Mokka is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Countryman consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Countryman consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Mokka gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 158 mm (6.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Mokka can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Mokka version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Opel Mokka 2016 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 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 Opel Mokka engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Cooper S | Used also on Opel Astra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Mokka 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.66 m | |
| Mini Countryman is 17 cm shorter than the Opel Mokka, width is practically the same , while the height of Mini Countryman is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 356 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1372 litres | |
| Mini Countryman has 6 litres less trunk space than the Opel Mokka. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Mokka (by 202 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`925 | 1`764 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mini Countryman scores higher in safety tests, but Opel Mokka is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Mokka scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Opel Mokka has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Countryman has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Opel Mokka, so Opel Mokka quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 11 000 | |
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