2011 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Cee'd. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Cee'd would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 55 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
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, 2010 Kia Cee'd (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Mini | Kia |
| Model | Cooper Countryman | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 53 L |
