2011 Hyundai i30 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai i30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai i30 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai i30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i30. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 171 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman.
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, 2011 Hyundai i30 (304 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai i30 | 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mini |
| Model | i30 | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2548 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
