2011 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2011 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman and 2011 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo C70 weights approximately 355 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, 2011 Volvo C70 (350 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm). This means 2011 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. 2011 Volvo C70 has automatic transmission and 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman has manual transmission. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | 2011 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Mini | Volvo |
| Model | Cooper Countryman | C70 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
