Mini Countryman vs Volkswagen Tayron

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Mini Countryman

Mini Countryman

JCW ALL4

66.15 lakh

Volkswagen Tayron

Volkswagen Tayron

R-Line

47.74 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
4 cyls, Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1998 cc
1984 cc

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

DCT
DCT

Number of Gears

7
7

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

300hp
204 hp at 4500 - 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

400Nm
320 Nm at 1500 - 4400 rpm

Number of Cylinders

4
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Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

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Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

0-100kph

–
7.92 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
4.6 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
5.97 s

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
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Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
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Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

15.4 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

54 litres
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Suspension & Steering

Turning Radius

5.9 m
6.05 m

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Discs
Disc

Wheel Size

19 inches
19-inches

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
–

Front Springs

Coil Springs
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Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
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Rear Springs

Coil Springs
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Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
–

Steering Adjust type

Manual
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
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Front Tyre Size

245/45 R19
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Rear Tyre Size

245/45 R19
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Dimensions

Length

4447 mm
4792 mm

Width

1843 mm
1866 mm

Height

1645 mm
1665 mm

Wheelbase

2692 mm
2789 mm

Kerb Weight

1735 kg
1864 kg

Boot Capacity

505–1530 litres
345 - 1905 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

165 mm
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Chassis Type

Monocoque
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Comfort

Ambient Lighting

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Rear AC Vents

Climate Control

2-zone
Auto 3-zone

Power Windows

Front and Rear

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Driving Modes

Powered Tailgate

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Interior Lamps

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
–

12 Volt Port

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
–

Door Pockets

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

–

Remote Locking

–

Keyless Entry

–

Push Button Start

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Cruise Control

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Safety

Airbags

6
9

Hill Descent Control

Hill Start Assist

Parking Camera

Front & Rear
360-degree

Central Locking

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Stability Control

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
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Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Curtain Airbag

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Traction Control

–

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
–

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Exterior

Headlight Type

LED
Matrix LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Roof Rails

–

Projector Headlamps

–

LED DRLs

–

LED headlamps

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Interior

Head-up Display

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Driver's Seat Memory

Ventilated Seats

Front

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Seats

–
Leatherette

Seat Count

5
7

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Massage Seats

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

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Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Seat Material

Leatherette
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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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Second Row Seat Adjustment

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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Driver's Seat Height Adjust

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Heated Seats

–

Front Seat Armrest

–

Rear Seat Armrest

–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual
–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
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Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

Display

9.45-inch Touchscreen
15-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

–

CD Player

–

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Android Auto

–

Apple CarPlay

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

On-board
–

Voice Commands

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Digital Key

–

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.