Mini Countryman 2010 vs Renault Captur 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 112 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 22 HP more power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Renault Captur. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Countryman consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Countryman consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Captur gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Captur 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 Renault Captur version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Cooper | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Captur 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 | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.57 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mini Countryman is 3 cm shorter than the Renault Captur, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mini Countryman is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 377 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Renault Captur has more luggage space. Mini Countryman has 27 litres less trunk space than the Renault Captur. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Captur (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 1.2 metres more than that of the Renault Captur, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`749 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Renault Captur scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Renault Captur has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mini Countryman, so Renault Captur quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 8000 | |
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