2007 Fiat Stilo vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman

To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Stilo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Stilo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2007 Fiat Stilo (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Fiat Stilo 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
Make Fiat Mini
Model Stilo Cooper Countryman
Year Released 2007 2012
Body Type Hatchback Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 181 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1340 kg 1455 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1788 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1562 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2596 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 47 L


 

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