2012 Mazda 2 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 Mazda 2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mazda 2 would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 2. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 184 kg more than 2012 Mazda 2. 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 2. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 2. 2012 Mazda 2 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 Mazda 2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mazda 2 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 2 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1046 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1695 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1475 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2489 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |
