Mini Countryman 2010 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 5 HP more power than Mitsubishi ASX, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Mitsubishi ASX. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi ASX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Countryman consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Countryman consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi ASX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi ASX 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 Mitsubishi ASX version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of Mitsubishi ASX 2012 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Cooper | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.62 m | |
| Mini Countryman is 20 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi ASX, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mini Countryman is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 442 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1219 litres | |
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Mitsubishi ASX has more luggage space. Mini Countryman has 92 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi ASX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi ASX (by 49 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 1 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi ASX, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mitsubishi ASX has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Countryman has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mitsubishi ASX, so Mitsubishi ASX quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 11 600 | |
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