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For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Ford Escape are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The MINI Cooper Countryman doesn't offer height-adjustable seat belts.

The Escape Titanium offers optional Active Braking, which use forward mounted sensors to warn the driver of a possible collision ahead. If the driver doesn't react and the system determines a collision is imminent, it automatically applies the brakes at full-force in order to reduce the force of the crash or avoid it altogether. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer collision warning or crash mitigation brakes.

The Escape Titanium's optional lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer a lane departure warning system.

The Escape (except S) offers optional parking sensors to help warn the driver about vehicles, pedestrians or other obstacles behind or, optionally, in front of the vehicle. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer a front parking aid.

The Escape (except S)'s optional blind spot warning system uses sensors to alert driver to objects in the vehicle's blind spots where the side view mirrors don't reveal them. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer a system to reveal objects in the driver's blind spots.

To help make backing safer, the Escape (except S)'s optional cross-path warning system uses wide-angle radar in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer a cross-path warning system.

The Escape Titanium's optional driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer a driver alert monitor.

The Escape has standard SYNC®, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to get turn-by-turn driving directions or send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer a GPS response system, only a navigation computer with no live response for emergencies, so if you're involved in an accident and you're incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

Both the Escape and the Cooper Countryman have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front-wheel drive, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding and daytime running lights.

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Ford's powertrain warranty covers the Escape 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than MINI covers the Cooper Countryman. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the Cooper Countryman ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 48 times as many Ford dealers as there are MINI dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Escape's warranty.

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J.D. Power and Associates rated the Escape third among compact suvs in their 2016 Initial Quality Study. The Cooper Countryman isn't in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates' 2016 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Ford vehicles are better in initial quality than MINI vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Ford 11th in initial quality, above the industry average. With 25 more problems per 100 vehicles, MINI is ranked 26th, below the industry average.

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The Escape has more powerful engines than the Cooper Countryman:

	Horsepower	Torque
Escape 2.5 DOHC 4 cyl.	168 HP	170 lbs.-ft.
Escape 1.5 turbo 4 cyl.	179 HP	177 lbs.-ft.
Escape 2.0 turbo 4 cyl.	245 HP	275 lbs.-ft.
Cooper Countryman 1.6 DOHC 4 cyl.	121 HP	114 lbs.-ft.
Cooper Countryman S 1.6 turbo 4 cyl.	181 HP	177 lbs.-ft.
Cooper Countryman JCW 1.6 turbo 4 cyl.	208 HP	207 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Car and Driver the Ford Escape turbo 4 cyl. is faster than the Cooper Countryman S 1.6 turbo 4 cyl. (automatics tested):

	Escape	Cooper Countryman
Zero to 30 MPH	2.2 sec	2.6 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	7.1 sec	7.4 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	7.8 sec	8 sec
Quarter Mile	15.6 sec	15.8 sec

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In heavy traffic or at stoplights the Escape EcoBoost's engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. (Start/Stop isn't accounted in present EPA fuel mileage tests.) The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The Escape has 3.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the Cooper Countryman (15.7 vs. 12.4 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Escape has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it's removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer a cap-less fueling system.

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The Ford Escape comes standard with an automatic transmission, for driver comfort, especially in the city. Automatic costs extra on the Cooper Countryman.

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For better stopping power the Escape's brake rotors are larger than those on the Cooper Countryman:

	Escape	Escape EcoBoost	Cooper Countryman	Cooper Countryman S/JCW
Front Rotors	11.8 inches	12.6 inches	11.6 inches	12.4 inches

The Escape stops shorter than the Cooper Countryman:

	Escape	Cooper Countryman
60 to 0 MPH	116 feet	117 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	139 feet	142 feet	Consumer Reports

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For better traction, the Escape has larger tires than the Cooper Countryman (235/55R17 vs. 205/55R17). The Escape's tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Cooper Countryman (235/55R17 vs. 225/45R18).

The Ford Escape's wheels have 5 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The MINI Cooper Countryman only has 4 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Escape has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn't available on the Cooper Countryman, it requires you to depend on its run-flat tires, which limits mileage and speed before they are repaired. If a run-flat is damaged beyond repair by a road hazard your vehicle will have to be towed.

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The Escape has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The Cooper Countryman's suspension doesn't offer gas-charged shocks.

The Escape's drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Escape's wheelbase is 3.7 inches longer than on the Cooper Countryman (105.9 inches vs. 102.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Escape is 1.5 inches wider in the front and .5 inches wider in the rear than on the Cooper Countryman.

For greater off-road capability the Escape has a 3.6 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Cooper Countryman JCW (7.8 vs. 4.2 inches), allowing the Escape to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Escape's minimum ground clearance is 1.9 inches higher than on the Cooper Countryman S (7.8 vs. 5.9 inches).

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The front grille of the Escape (except 2.0L ECOBoost) uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer active grille shutters.

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the Escape Titanium is quieter than the Cooper Countryman S ALL4:

	Escape	Cooper Countryman
At idle	39 dB	39 dB
Full-Throttle	75 dB	78 dB
70 MPH Cruising	69 dB	74 dB

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The Escape has 11.7 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Cooper Countryman (98.7 vs. 87).

The Escape has 2.7 inches more front legroom, 3.1 inches more front shoulder room, 1.5 inches more rear headroom, 3.5 inches more rear legroom and 3.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the Cooper Countryman.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Escape SE/Titanium's rear seats recline. The Cooper Countryman's rear seats don't recline.

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The Escape has a much larger cargo area with its rear seat up than the Cooper Countryman with its rear seat up (34 vs. 16.5 cubic feet). The Escape has a much larger cargo area with its rear seat folded than the Cooper Countryman with its rear seat folded (68 vs. 42.2 cubic feet).

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the Escape's cargo door can be opened just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Escape also (except S) offers an optional power cargo door, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button or just by kicking your foot under the back bumper. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer a power or hands-free opening cargo door.

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The Escape has a 1500 lbs. towing capacity. The Cooper Countryman has no towing capacity.

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The Escape offers a remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer a remote starting system.

When three different drivers share the Escape Titanium, the memory seats and mirrors make it convenient for all three. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver's seat position and outside mirror angle. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer a memory system.

The Escape Titanium's standard easy entry system glides the driver's seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer an easy entry system.

The Escape's standard power window controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Cooper Countryman's available power window controls are spread out on the center console where they can't be seen without the driver completely removing his eyes from the road.

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don't have them with you, you can let yourself in using the Escape SE/Titanium's exterior keypad. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer an exterior keypad entry system.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Escape has a standard rear fixed intermittent wiper with a full on position. The rear wiper standard on the Cooper Countryman only has an intermittent setting, so in a hard rain visibility isn't as good.

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors available for the Escape Titanium detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer automatic dimming high beams.

On extremely cold Winter days, the Escape Titanium's optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the vehicle heater warms up. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer a heated steering wheel.

The Escape SE/Titanium's standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won't have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer dual zone air conditioning.

For greater rear passenger comfort, the Escape has standard rear a/c vents to keep rear occupants more comfortable. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer rear vents.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the Escape Titanium offers an optional Adaptive Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer an adaptive cruise control.

The Escape (except S) offers an optional 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The Escape Titanium's optional Active Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The Cooper Countryman doesn't offer an automated parking system.

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According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Escape is less expensive to operate than the Cooper Countryman because it costs $846 less to do the manufacturer's suggested maintenance for 50,000 miles. Typical repairs cost much less on the Escape than the Cooper Countryman, including $208 less for a water pump, $322 less for an alternator, $73 less for front brake pads, $238 less for a starter, $149 less for fuel injection, $56 less for a fuel pump, $193 less for front struts and $319 less for a timing belt/chain.

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J.D. Power and Associates rated the Escape second among compact suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner's expectations. The Cooper Countryman isn't in the top three in its category.

The Ford Escape outsold the MINI Cooper Countryman by over 21 to one during the 2016 model year.