Mini Countryman vs Bmw X1

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1998 cc
1995 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

DCT
DCT

Number of Gears

7
7

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

300hp
150hp at 3750-4000rpm

Max Engine Torque

400Nm
360Nm at 1500-2500rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

15.4 kmpl
20.37 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

54 litres
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User Reported Mileage

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17.91 kmpl

0-100kph

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8.85 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

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5.08 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

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6.67 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

5.9 m
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Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

19 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

245/45 R19
225/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

245/45 R19
225/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Dimensions

Length

4447 mm
4500 mm

Width

1843 mm
1845 mm

Height

1645 mm
1630 mm

Wheelbase

2692 mm
2692 mm

Ground Clearance

165 mm
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Kerb Weight

1735 kg
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Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

505–1530 litres
476 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Powered Tailgate

Bluetooth Connectivity

Electric Tailgate Release

Interior Lamps

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

12 Volt Port

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Door Pockets

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Vanity Mirror

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Cup Holders

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Cabin Boot Access

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Steering Mounted Controls

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Audio and Phone

Rear Reading Lamp

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Safety

Airbags

6
6

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Passenger Airbag

Overspeed Warning

Seat Belt Warning

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Side Airbag

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Driver Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Lane Departure Avoidance

Front Collision Avoidance

Curtain Airbag

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Front & Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Dashcam

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Lane Keep Assist

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Cornering Headlights

–

Roof Rails

–

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

LED headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

LED taillights

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ORVM turn indicators

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Wheel Arch Cladding

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Antenna

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Shark Fin

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

9.45-inch Touchscreen
10.7-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Speakers

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12

Connected Car Features

Digital Key

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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Emergency Call Button

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Find My Car

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Over the air (OTA) updates

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SOS Button

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Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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Check Vehicle Status via App

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Questions you may find useful

•6w

I’m considering the Volkswagen Tayron R-Line, Audi Q3, BMW X1, and MINI Countryman petrol. I drive myself and am looking for a car that offers a good balance of features, comfort, and driving pleasure. Which one would be the best choice?

•6w

Hi, I am contemplating between the VW Tayron R-Line, BMW X1 LWB, MINI Countryman petrol, and Audi Q3. I like to drive myself and go on road trips every quarter. Kindly suggest which one would be better in terms of features and comfort.