2013 Mini Countryman vs. 2013 Mini Roadster
To start off, both 2013 Mini Countryman and 2013 Mini Roadster 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 130 kg more than 2013 Mini Roadster.
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, 2013 Mini Roadster (279 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mini Countryman | 2013 Mini Roadster | |
| Make | Mini | Mini |
| Model | Countryman | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3758 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1996 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1561 mm | 1391 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2595 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
