2011 Ford Escape vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Escape weights approximately 203 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape. 2011 Ford Escape 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. 2011 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Ford Escape | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Escape | Cooper |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |