2011 Mini Cooper vs. 2011 Volkswagen CC
To start off, both 2011 Mini Cooper and 2011 Volkswagen CC were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen CC (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 292 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen CC (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mini Cooper | 2011 Volkswagen CC | |
Make | Mini | Volkswagen |
Model | Cooper | CC |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1517 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3724 mm | 4798 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |