2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 35 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Because 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Laguna | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Renault | Mini |
| Model | Laguna | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2596 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |
