2010 Mini Cooper vs. 2011 Citroen C4
To start off, 2011 Citroen C4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C4 weights approximately 12 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper.
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 (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C4. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mini Cooper | 2011 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Mini | Citroen |
| Model | Cooper | C4 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3698 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1407 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
