2021 Chevrolet Trax vs 2021 MINI Countryman

2021 Chevrolet Trax

2021 MINI Countryman

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Trax AWD 4-Door LS	23	30	$21,227	$22,020
Trax AWD 4-Door LT	23	30	$22,962	$23,820
Trax FWD 4-Door LS	24	32	$20,629	$21,400
Trax FWD 4-Door LT	24	32	$22,364	$23,200

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Cooper ALL4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Countryman Cooper ALL4	23	32	$28,810	$31,100
Countryman Cooper FWD	26	33	$26,970	$29,100
Countryman Cooper S ALL4	23	31	$29,550	$33,900
Countryman Cooper S FWD	24	33	$29,550	$31,900
Countryman Cooper SE ALL4	N/A	N/A	$38,380	$41,500
Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4	23	30	$38,380	$41,500
Countryman Oxford Edition ALL4	23	32	$27,250	$31,100
Countryman Oxford Edition FWD	26	33	$25,250	$29,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,227

$28,810

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,020

$31,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$367 / month

$518 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.2

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you need a spacious new vehicle for the tiniest of parking spaces (and budgets), the Trax is an acceptable but mediocre contender.

The 2021 Mini Countryman trades some of its small car driving charm for a roomier interior.

TCC Likes

Affordable price
Bigger inside than it looks
All-wheel drive is available

Roomiest Mini
Distinct looks
Fits a fun family

TCC Dislikes

Dull driving experience
Lacks some key safety features
Muddled styling and plain look

No Android Auto
No standard Apple CarPlay
Overmatched turbo-3

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicle

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

40.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.8

Front Hip Room (in)

51.7

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

37.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

40.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

50.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.1

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

38.8

38.3

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

61.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

100.6

105.1

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.9

71.7

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

61.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.2

Length, Overall (in)

167.2

169.8

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

29.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.7

17.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

57.0

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

48.4

47.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

- TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.1

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RAJ

927

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P205/70R16

P225/55WR17

Rear Tire Order Code

RAJ

927

Front Tire Size

P205/70R16

P225/55WR17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3267

3600

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

177 @ 2000-4000

162 @ 1480

Engine Order Code

LE2

Displacement

1.4L/- TBD -

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

155 @ 5600

134 @ 4500

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

MNK

205

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

3.20

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

1.49

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

5.52

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

2.05

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.24

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

4.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

3.18

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Trax

MINI Countryman

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

ALL4 Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.8

6.6

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

2021 Chevrolet Trax

2021 Trax selection looks good; 2022s coming soon
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Rebates: $1,500 off 2021s; $750 of 2022s
Finance: From 0% APR for 72 months

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