2015 Buick Encore vs 2015 Ford C-Max vs 2015 MINI Cooper Countryman

2015 Buick Encore

2015 Ford C-Max

2015 MINI Cooper Countryman

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AWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Encore AWD 4-Door	23	30	$24,542	$25,565
Encore AWD 4-Door Convenience	23	30	$26,548	$27,655
Encore AWD 4-Door Leather	23	30	$28,272	$29,450
Encore AWD 4-Door Premium	23	30	$29,697	$30,935
Encore FWD 4-Door	25	33	$23,102	$24,065
Encore FWD 4-Door Convenience	25	33	$25,108	$26,155
Encore FWD 4-Door Leather	25	33	$26,832	$27,950
Encore FWD 4-Door Premium	25	33	$28,257	$29,435

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5-Door HB SEL

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Max Energi 5-Door HB SEL	40	36	$29,626	$31,770
C-Max Hybrid 5-Door HB SE	42	36	$22,539	$24,170
C-Max Hybrid 5-Door HB SEL	42	36	$25,337	$27,170

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ALL4 4-Door John Cooper Works

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cooper Countryman ALL4 4-Door John Cooper Works	25	31	$31,660	$35,350
Cooper Countryman ALL4 4-Door S	25	31	$25,545	$27,850
Cooper Countryman FWD 4-Door	27	34	$21,585	$22,750
Cooper Countryman FWD 4-Door S	26	32	$23,950	$26,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,542

$29,626

$31,660

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,565

$31,770

$35,350

Monthly Payment Estimate

$426 / month

$530 / month

$589 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Buick Encore could use a little power, but it's otherwise a mostly solid entry into a very small segment.

With their stylish interiors and perky driving feel, the 2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid and C-Max Energi are somewhat sportier alternatives to the Toyota Prius lineup.

The mildly updated 2015 MINI Countryman is a versatile compact crossover, one of the smallest on the market, that maintains MINI's character and fun-to-drive spirit.

TCC Likes

Well equipped, including IntelliLink
Interior quiet and calm
Roomy back seat, ample headroom

Like the Prius, but a little sportier
Stylish, premium-look inside
Quiet cabin

MINI personality
Upgraded infotainment
Rear seat space

TCC Dislikes

Marginal performance, AWD especially
Gas mileage not all that good
Overstyled to some eyes

A little too van-like?
Some controls almost out of view
Load floor not in line with tailgate opening

Numb electric steering
Undistinguished rear styling
Chaotic dash, control layout

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

40 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

36 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.55

55.2

52.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.82

43.1

40.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.65

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

35.75

36.5

33.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.58

39.9

Second Hip Room (in)

50.08

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.18

55.9

52.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.8

99.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.78

39.4

37.5

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

65.26

63.8

61.5

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.62

60.4

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

100.60

104.3

102.2

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.85

70.4

Track Width, Front (in)

60.62

60.5

60.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.22

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

168.41

173.6

161.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

- TBD -

16.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.80

16.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

48.40

41.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

42.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

19.2

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.6 x 0.5

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x 1.0

11.8

12.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.0

12.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

38.4

38.1

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.72

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.0

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RAK

Spare Tire Order Code

RVZ

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R18

P225/50VR17

P225/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

RAK

Front Tire Size

P215/55R18

P225/50VR17

P225/45VR18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3358

3859

3263

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.0

17 X 7

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.0

17 X 7

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16"

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

6.9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

390

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

120

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 4900

188 @ 6000

208 @ 6000

Engine Type

Turbocharged I4

Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Electronic fuel injection

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 1850

129 @ 4000

192 @ 1850

Engine Order Code

LUV

99U

Displacement

1.4/83

2.0 L/122

1.6 L/98

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range (mi)

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.95

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.23

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.13

Trans Order Code

MHB

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

2.57

3.71

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.14

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.31

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.48

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Hatchback

ALL4 Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Buick Encore

Ford C-Max Energi

MINI Cooper Countryman

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

Independent MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.7

6.5 (Est)

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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