2008 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. 2008 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman has manual transmission. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
Make | Toyota | Mini |
Model | Sienna | Cooper Countryman |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1788 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1562 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2596 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 47 L |