2007 Volkswagen Transporter vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Transporter would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 885 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, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Transporter | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Mini |
| Model | Transporter | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2596 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 47 L |
