2011 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2010 Volkswagen Caddy
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 Volkswagen Caddy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Caddy would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Caddy. (101 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 852 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Because 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Caddy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will offer significantly more control. 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 Mini Cooper Countryman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | 2010 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Mini | Volkswagen |
Model | Cooper Countryman | Caddy |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |