2011 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2012 Peugeot 408
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 408 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 1,600 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 71 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 408. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 408.
Because 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Peugeot 408. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 408. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | 2012 Peugeot 408 | |
| Make | Mini | Peugeot |
| Model | Cooper Countryman | 408 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2710 mm |
