2012 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2013 Ford Focus. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 134 kg more than 2013 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will offer significantly more control. 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | 2013 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Mini | Ford |
| Model | Cooper Countryman | Focus |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4534 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 47 L |
