MINI Countryman vs Volkswagen Golf Comparison

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Things we like	Unique and funky looks Good driving dynamics Read More	Sharp design Great handling  Read More
Things we don't like	Stiff ride quality Most of the features available as paid extras Read More	Stiff ride quality Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	3	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Dual Clutch
Gear Box	7-Speed	7-Speed
Drive Type	--	FWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	1499 cc	1498 cc
Power	136 hp	148 hp
Torque	220 Nm	250 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Top Speed	205 kmph	224 kmph
Acceleration	9.7 s	8.5 s

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	450 L	--
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Length	4297 mm	4284 mm
Width	1822 mm	1789 mm
Height	1557 mm	1491 mm
Wheel Base	2670 mm	2619 mm
Front Tread	1563 mm	--
Rear Tread	1563 mm	--
No Of Doors	5	5

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Torsion Beam

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	17 Inch	17 Inch
Tyre Size	225/55 R17	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R17	R17

Steering

Steering Type	Power	Power
Steering Column	Adjustable	Adjustable
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Turning Radius	--	5.45 m

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	--	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	--	No
Brake Assist	--	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	--	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes

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Engine Details

Engine

1.5L Petrol Engine, In-line 3 Cylinder 12 Valve 1.5L Petrol Engine, In-line 3 Cylinder 12 Valve

1.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 1.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	--
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	--	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	--	No
Heated Seats - Rear	--	No
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	--	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	--	Yes
Vanity Mirror	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	No

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Side Stepper	No	--
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	No	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	No	Yes
Front Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	No
Fabric Upholstery	No	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED
Advance Safety Feature	--	Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist
Emission Norm Compliance	--	Euro 6 Euro 6

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