2010 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Buick LaCrosse would be higher.
Because 2013 Mini Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Countryman will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Mini Countryman (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. 2010 Buick LaCrosse 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. 2010 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Buick LaCrosse | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
Make | Buick | Mini |
Model | LaCrosse | Countryman |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1561 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2595 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |