2008 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman and 2008 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman and 2008 Mini Cooper are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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, 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper. 2008 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman has manual transmission. 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mini | Mini |
| Model | Cooper Clubman | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
