2012 Volvo S80 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S80 (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S80 weights approximately 476 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper. 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 Volvo S80 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 2012 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Volvo S80 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Volvo | Mini |
Model | S80 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |