2005 Mazda MPV vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda MPV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda MPV would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MPV. (131 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda MPV weights approximately 325 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Mazda MPV (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda MPV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda MPV | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | MPV | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2596 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 47 L |
