Compare 2018 Buick Encore vs 2018 MINI Cooper Countryman

2018 Buick Encore
2018 MINI Cooper Countryman
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FWD 4-Door
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
FWD 4-Door 25 33 $22,875 $22,990
FWD 4-Door Preferred 25 33 $23,424 $24,400
FWD 4-Door Sport Touring 25 33 $24,576 $25,600
AWD 4-Door Preferred 24 30 $24,864 $25,900
FWD 4-Door Preferred II 25 33 $25,824 $26,900
AWD 4-Door Sport Touring 24 30 $26,016 $27,100
AWD 4-Door Preferred II 24 30 $27,264 $28,400
FWD 4-Door Essence 25 33 $27,936 $29,100
AWD 4-Door Essence 24 30 $29,376 $30,600
FWD 4-Door Premium 25 33 $29,376 $30,600
AWD 4-Door Premium 24 30 $30,816 $32,100
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FWD Cooper
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
FWD Cooper 24 34 $24,670 $26,600
ALL4 Cooper 22 32 $26,510 $28,600
FWD Cooper S 23 32 $28,905 $31,200
ALL4 Cooper S 21 31 $29,365 $31,700
ALL4 Cooper S E N/A N/A $34,055 $36,800
ALL4 John Cooper Works 20 29 $34,975 $37,800
Pricing
Invoice Price
$22,875
$24,670
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$22,990
$26,600
Monthly Payment Estimate
$383 / month
$443 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.2
6.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2018 Buick Encore does the pint-size crossover thing well, although it lacks some safety tech and gets pricey with options. The 2018 Mini Countryman has a new plug-in hybrid system but the mission is the same: Big Mini crossover with a bigger audience.
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Fuel Economy
City
25 mpg 24 mpg
Highway
33 mpg 34 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle Compact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
50.08 -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.18 54.8
Second Head Room (in)
38.78 37.5
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
52.55 54
Front Leg Room (in)
40.82 40.4
Front Hip Room (in)
51.65 -
Second Leg Room (in)
35.75 37.6
Front Head Room (in)
39.58 39.9
Passenger Volume (ft³)
92.8 -
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
60.62 62.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.22 -
Length, Overall (in)
168.41 -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - -
Height, Overall (in)
65.26 61.3
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - -
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.62 62.5
Wheelbase (in)
100.60 105.1
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.85 71.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
48.40 49
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
- TBD - 15.9
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
18.80 15.9
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - -
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes 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)
NA -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x 1.0 -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.0 16.1
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.0 -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.7 37.4
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.72 -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
RAK 258
Front Tire Size
P215/55R18 P225/55VR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact NA
Front Tire Order Code
RAK 258
Spare Tire Order Code
RVZ NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/55R18 P225/55VR17
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3237 3300
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
18" x - TBD - 17 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16" x - TBD - NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18" x - TBD - 17 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
6.9 -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 150
Engine
Displacement
1.4/83 1.5 L/91
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
138 @ 4900 134 @ 4400
Engine Type
Turbocharged I4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
148 @ 1850 162 @ 1250
Engine Order Code
LUV NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
25 24
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
28 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
33 34
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 1.24
Trans Type
6 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.81
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94 3.54
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 1.93
Trans Order Code
MNK NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.53 4.12
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 0.97
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Manual w/OD
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 0.68
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 3.62
Summary
Vehicle Name
Buick Encore MINI Countryman
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam Multi-Link
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)
NA -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Strut
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
NA -
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 6.3
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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