2011 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2011 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman and 2011 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 77 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 3.
Because 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda 3. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 3. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | 2011 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Mini | Mazda |
Model | Cooper Countryman | 3 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |