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MINI Cooper Countryman vs. MINI Cooper S Countryman

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman2012 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

Engine comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman2012 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
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • A/T
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
25 City / 30 Hwy
25 City / 32 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
5.8 qts
5.8 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman2012 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

Suspension comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman2012 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

Steering comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman2012 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

Measurements comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman2012 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman2012 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

Safety comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman
Stability Control
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120
120

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman2012 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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