2006 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Impreza (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 248 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza 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, 2006 Subaru Impreza (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
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2006 Subaru Impreza | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
Make | Subaru | Mini |
Model | Impreza | Cooper Countryman |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1788 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1562 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2596 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |