2013 Mini Cooper vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, both 2013 Mini Cooper and 2013 Mini Countryman were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Countryman weights approximately 218 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 2013 Mini Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini 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, 2013 Mini Countryman (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 2013 Mini Countryman 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 Mini Countryman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mini Cooper | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Mini | Mini |
| Model | Cooper | Countryman |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3723 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1414 mm | 1561 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2467 mm | 2595 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
