MINI Cooper Countryman vs. MINI Cooper S Countryman
$21,750
$25,350
Highlights
| 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman | 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$21,750
|
$25,350
|
| Engine Type |
Gas 4-Cyl
|
Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl
|
| MPG |
25 City / 30 Hwy
|
25 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
121 hp
|
181 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman | 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas 4-Cyl
|
Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl
|
| Displacement |
1.6L/98
|
1.6L/98
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
121 @ 6000
|
181 @ 5500
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
114 @ 4250
|
177 @ 1600
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
25 City / 30 Hwy
|
25 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
5.8 qts
|
5.8 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman | 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
205/55R17
|
205/55R17
|
| Rear Tire Size |
205/55R17
|
205/55R17
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x 7.0 in
|
17 x 7.0 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 x 7.0 in
|
17 x 7.0 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Not Available in
|
Not Available in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
Suspension
| 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman | 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
MacPherson Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-link
|
Multi-link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
Steering
| 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman | 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Electric Rack & Pinion
|
Electric Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
14
|
14
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
38 ft
|
38 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman | 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
34 in
|
34 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
52 in
|
52 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
102 in
|
102 in
|
| Length, Overall |
162 in
|
162 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
70 in
|
70 in
|
| Height, Overall |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
61 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
12 ft³
|
12 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
41 ft³
|
41 ft³
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman | 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,954 lbs
|
3,053 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
12 gal
|
12 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman | 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman | 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
120
|
120
|
Brakes
| 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman | 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.6 x -TBD- in
|
12.1 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.0 x -TBD- in
|
11.0 x -TBD- in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman or the 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman?
The 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman is more reliable than the 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2012 Cooper Countryman versus a reliability rating of 4.1 for the 2012 Cooper S Countryman.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman or the 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman?
The 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman is more fuel efficient than the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman with 28 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman or the 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman?
The 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman is cheaper than the 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman with a $21,750 starting MSRP versus a $25,350 starting MSRP.
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