2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 and 2013 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 weights approximately 450 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.
Because 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 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. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | BMW | Mini |
| Model | ActiveHybrid 3 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2031 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1429 mm | 1432 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2547 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |
