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 285 kg more than 2013 Mini Roadster.
Because 2013 Mini Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Roadster. 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 (281 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Roadster. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Roadster.
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 | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4133 mm | 3728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1996 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1549 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2595 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
