2011 Kia Sportage vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2011 Kia Sportage and 2011 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sportage weights approximately 277 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Kia Sportage (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper. 2011 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2011 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2011 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Kia Sportage | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Kia | Mini |
Model | Sportage | Cooper |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
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 | 260 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3724 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1636 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |