Mini Countryman 2010 vs Mini Cooper 2010
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is a more dynamic driving. Mini Countryman engine produces 22 HP less power than Mini Cooper, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Mini Cooper. Due to the lower power, Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 3.8 | |
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The Mini Cooper is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Countryman consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mini Countryman 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 Mini Countryman version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from six 4x4 versions of Mini Countryman 2010 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mini Countryman | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mini Cooper might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mini Countryman is larger. Mini Countryman is 37 cm longer than the Mini Cooper, 11 cm wider, while the height of Mini Countryman is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 160 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 680 litres | |
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Mini Countryman has more luggage capacity. Mini Countryman has 190 litres more trunk space than the Mini Cooper. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mini Countryman (by 490 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mini Cooper, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mini Countryman has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Cooper has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mini Countryman, so Mini Countryman quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 7000 | |
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