2011 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2011 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman and 2011 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C5 weights approximately 105 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 2011 Citroen C5. 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 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C5 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 | 2011 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Mini | Citroen |
| Model | Cooper Countryman | C5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 68 L |
