2009 Mazda 2 vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda 2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda 2 would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 2. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 2. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mazda 2 | 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 2 | Cooper Clubman |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2548 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |