2011 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman and 2011 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman and 2011 Volvo S80 are equipped with a 1,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP) has 67 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S80. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 weights approximately 154 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 Volvo S80. 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 Volvo S80 (270 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm). This means 2011 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. 2011 Volvo S80 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 S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Mini | Volvo |
| Model | Cooper Countryman | S80 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 67 L |
