2010 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman and 2010 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (118 HP @ 5660 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C3 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman.
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 Mini Cooper Clubman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman | 2010 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Mini | Citroen |
| Model | Cooper Clubman | C3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5660 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3957 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2548 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
