2016 MINI Countryman vs 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

2016 MINI Countryman

2016 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	$31,660	$35,350
Cooper Countryman ALL4 4-Door S	25	31	$25,545	$27,850
Cooper Countryman FWD 4-Door	27	32	$21,585	$22,750
Cooper Countryman FWD 4-Door S	26	32	$23,950	$26,100

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5-Door CVT 2.0i Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Crosstrek 5-Door CVT 2.0i Limited	26	34	$23,732	$25,095
Crosstrek 5-Door CVT 2.0i Premium	26	34	$22,164	$23,395
Crosstrek 5-Door Manual 2.0i	23	31	$20,507	$21,595
Crosstrek 5-Door Manual 2.0i Premium	23	31	$21,247	$22,395
Crosstrek Hybrid 5-Door	30	34	$25,107	$26,395
Crosstrek Hybrid 5-Door Touring	30	34	$28,456	$29,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,660

$23,732

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,350

$25,095

Monthly Payment Estimate

$589 / month

$418 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Mini Counryman retains a fair amount of the Mini character and fun-to-drive spirit, but a growing crop of small crossovers give it more competition than ever.

If you thought about an SUV but really just want a maneuverable small car with good gas mileage and all-wheel drive, the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek is all you need and nothing you don't.

TCC Likes

MINI character, mostly
Modern infotainment
Good rear head room

Traction and agility
Maneuverability
Comfortable ride

TCC Dislikes

Electric steering numb
Rear design undistinguished
Chaotic controls, dash layout

Cost-cut interior look
Barely adequate acceleration
Tire and road noise

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

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

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

55.6

Second Leg Room (in)

33.8

35.4

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

43.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.5

Front Hip Room (in)

52.2

Second Hip Room (in)

53.1

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.4

70.1

Track Width, Front (in)

60.1

Length, Overall (in)

161.8

175.2

Height, Overall (in)

61.5

63.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

102.2

103.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

16.5

22.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

41.3

51.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

16.5

22.3

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

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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P225/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P225/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3263

3208

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

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

Displacement

1.6 L/98

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

208 @ 6000

148 @ 6200

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

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 Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.31

3.58 - 0.62

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

MINI Cooper Countryman

Subaru Crosstrek

Body Style

ALL4 Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

6.6

6.1

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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