2012 Mini Cooper Coupe vs. 2012 Toyota Matrix
To start off, both 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe and 2012 Toyota Matrix were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Matrix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Matrix (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Matrix should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
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 Toyota Matrix (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Matrix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. 2012 Toyota Matrix has automatic transmission and 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe has manual transmission. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Matrix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | 2012 Toyota Matrix | |
| Make | Mini | Toyota |
| Model | Cooper Coupe | Matrix |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3729 mm | 4366 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1387 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
