2011 Subaru Impreza vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 135 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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2011 Subaru Impreza | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Subaru | Mini |
Model | Impreza | Cooper |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |