2011 Mini Cooper vs. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2011 Mini Cooper and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 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 (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 105 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 (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mini Cooper | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Mini | Volkswagen |
Model | Cooper | Jetta |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3729 mm | 4644 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1482 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2651 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |