2006 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 330 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Focus | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2596 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 47 L |
