2012 Hyundai Veracruz 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 Hyundai Veracruz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Hyundai Veracruz would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Veracruz weights approximately 650 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.
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 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 2012 Hyundai Veracruz has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Hyundai Veracruz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Hyundai Veracruz | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Hyundai | Mini |
Model | Veracruz | Cooper |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 3961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1946 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1806 mm | 1432 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2804 mm | 2547 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 50 L |