2012 Mini Cooper vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Seat Exeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Seat Exeo would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Seat Exeo. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Exeo weights approximately 105 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper.
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 (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Exeo. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mini Cooper | 2010 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Mini | Seat |
| Model | Cooper | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3729 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2642 mm |
