2006 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 2,262 cc, 2006 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 645 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Mazda Tribute 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
Make Mazda Mini
Model Tribute Cooper Countryman
Year Released 2006 2011
Body Type SUV Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2262 cc 1600 cc
Horse Power 153 HP 181 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 206 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 1600 RPM
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 810 kg 1455 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1788 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1562 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2596 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.1 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 47 L


 

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