2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 295 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Countryman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (566 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Countryman has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
Make | Cadillac | Mini |
Model | Escalade | Countryman |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 566 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4097 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1993 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1561 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2595 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 47 L |