2012 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 2012 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman and 2012 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman weights approximately 263 kg more than 2012 Citroen C3. 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 Mini Cooper Clubman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mini Cooper Clubman | 2012 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Mini | Citroen |
Model | Cooper Clubman | C3 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1022 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2548 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |