2014 MINI Cooper Countryman vs 2014 Subaru Crosstrek

2014 MINI Cooper Countryman

2014 Subaru Crosstrek

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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	$32,155	$34,950
Cooper Countryman ALL4 4-Door S	25	31	$25,210	$27,400
Cooper Countryman FWD 4-Door	28	35	$20,330	$22,100
Cooper Countryman FWD 4-Door S	26	32	$23,645	$25,700

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5-Door Automatic 2.0i Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XV Crosstrek 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Limited	25	33	$23,178	$24,495
XV Crosstrek 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Premium	25	33	$21,793	$22,995
XV Crosstrek 5-Door Manual 2.0i Premium	23	30	$20,876	$21,995
XV Crosstrek Hybrid 5-Door 2.0i	29	33	$24,735	$25,995
XV Crosstrek Hybrid 5-Door 2.0i Touring	29	33	$27,804	$29,295

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,155

$23,178

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,950

$24,495

Monthly Payment Estimate

$583 / month

$408 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 MINI Countryman puts the brand's fun-to-drive spirit into the body of a versatile compact crossover.

The 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek is an equal-opportunity hatchback, with agility for Snow Belt commuters and outdoor adventurers alike.

TCC Likes

MINI spirit
Interior trim improvements
Useful rear seat

Mountain-goat all-wheel-drive agility
Comfortable ride
Compact maneuverability

TCC Dislikes

Electric steering feel
No paddles on automatic
Rear-end look undefined

Mundane interior materials
Below-average acceleration
Tire and road noise at speed

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

55.6

Second Leg Room (in)

33.8

35.4

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

43.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.1

54.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

39.8

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.5

Front Hip Room (in)

52.2

Second Hip Room (in)

53.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

61.5

63.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

102.2

103.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.4

70.1

Track Width, Front (in)

60.1

Length, Overall (in)

161.8

175.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

16.5

22.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

16.5

22.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

41.3

51.9

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

64.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

29.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

11.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P225/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P225/55HR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3263

3197

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

Displacement

1.6 L/98

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

208 @ 6000

148 @ 6200

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

192 @ 1850

145 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.71

3.70

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.48

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.95

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.13

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.31

3.58 - 0.62

Summary

Body Style

ALL4 Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

MINI Cooper Countryman

Subaru XV Crosstrek

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

6.7

6.4

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

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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