2010 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda 6 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 161 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
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, 2010 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman. 2010 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 6 | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 6 | 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 | 170 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1993 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1561 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2595 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |
