2012 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster
To start off, both 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman and 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman and 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster are equipped with a 1,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 121 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 145 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster.
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 Roadster (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | |
| Make | Mini | Mini |
| Model | Cooper Countryman | Cooper Roadster |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4107 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
