2011 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman and 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse (265 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 352 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse has automatic transmission and 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman has manual transmission. 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman | 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Mini | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cooper Clubman | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1351 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2548 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
