2011 Mini Cooper vs. 2011 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2011 Mini Cooper and 2011 Renault Clio 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2011 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Clio weights approximately 5 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper.
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 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Clio. 2011 Renault Clio has automatic transmission and 2011 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2011 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Renault Clio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper | 2011 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Mini | Renault |
| Model | Cooper | Clio |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3729 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1407 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
