2010 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 2011 Citroen C3
To start off, 2011 Citroen C3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C3 weights approximately 98 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 (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3. (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman | 2011 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Mini | Citroen |
| Model | Cooper Clubman | C3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1408 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 |
