Mini Countryman 2014 vs Land Rover Freelander 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mini Countryman) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Land Rover Freelander) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Land Rover Freelander is a more dynamic driving. Mini Countryman engine produces 150 HP less power than Land Rover Freelander, whereas torque is 125 NM less than Land Rover Freelander. Due to the lower power, Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 9.6 | |
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The Mini Countryman is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Countryman consumes 5.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Freelander, which means that by driving the Mini Countryman over 15,000 km in a year you can save 780 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Mini Countryman gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Land Rover Discovery Sport, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Land Rover Freelander 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: | 4.10 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.74 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 405 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | no data | |
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Land Rover Freelander has more luggage space. Mini Countryman has 55 litres less trunk space than the Land Rover Freelander. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 0.3 metres more than that of the Land Rover Freelander. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 8200 | |
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