2010 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 282 kg more than 2013 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 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Mini |
| Model | Passat | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1516 mm | 1432 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2547 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
