2009 Citroen C6 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C6 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C6. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C6 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2012 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, 2009 Citroen C6 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C6 | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Citroen | Mini |
| Model | C6 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
