2010 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman

To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman 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. Both 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman and 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman are equipped with a 1,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 160 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper 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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Mini Cooper Clubman 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
Make Mini Mini
Model Cooper Clubman Cooper Countryman
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Hatchback Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1600 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 172 HP 181 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1295 kg 1455 kg
Vehicle Length 3957 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1684 mm 1788 mm
Vehicle Height 1433 mm 1562 mm
Wheelbase Size 2548 mm 2596 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.9 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 47 L


 

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