2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 90 kg more than 2013 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (340 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mini |
| Model | Giulietta | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4351 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1798 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2547 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
