2012 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2012 Renault Logan
To start off, both 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman and 2012 Renault Logan 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 Countryman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2012 Renault Logan. (87 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 330 kg more than 2012 Renault Logan. 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 Countryman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | 2012 Renault Logan | |
| Make | Mini | Renault |
| Model | Cooper Countryman | Logan |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
