2011 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2012 Hyundai ix35
To start off, 2012 Hyundai ix35 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman would be higher. At 1,685 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai ix35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai ix35. (113 HP @ 400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai ix35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai ix35 weights approximately 152 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, 2012 Hyundai ix35 (260 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai ix35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
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2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | 2012 Hyundai ix35 | |
Make | Mini | Hyundai |
Model | Cooper Countryman | ix35 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1537 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2640 mm |