2008 Kia Carens vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carens would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carens.
Because 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carens. 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carens | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
Make | Kia | Mini |
Model | Carens | Cooper Countryman |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1788 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1562 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2596 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |