2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 584 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper. 2010 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2012 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2012 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Volvo S80 | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Volvo | Mini |
Model | S80 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1879 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |