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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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Mini Clubman - 0 to 60 MPH: 5.7 seconds
Audi A4 B8 - 0 to 60 MPH: 6.5 seconds

I'm not saying mini is better than our A4. But these numbers look depressing.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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I don't understand the comparison, but if this depresses you, you should avoid looking at the 0-60 time of a WRX.
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Originally Posted by AutoRacer100
Mini Clubman - 0 to 60 MPH: 5.7 seconds
Audi A4 B8 - 0 to 60 MPH: 6.5 seconds

I'm not saying mini is better than our A4. But these numbers look depressing.
The Mini USA site shows the Clubman 0-60 as 8.9sec (manual; auto is slower). Even the John Cooper Works version only ties the A4 at 6.5sec.

If you're still depressed, the A4 B8 with 6-speed tip using launch control, and with APR stage 2+ tune, has been demonstrated to run a 4.6sec 0-60. Our 2010 A4 tip with APR stage 1 will do 5.8sec 0-60, using a firm brake stand at launch.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by AutoRacer100
Mini Clubman - 0 to 60 MPH: 5.7 seconds
Audi A4 B8 - 0 to 60 MPH: 6.5 seconds

I'm not saying mini is better than our A4. But these numbers look depressing.
I don't think so....Clubman in no way could do 5.7 in stock form.
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 05:43 AM
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Sorry guys, I should've provided the source of the info.

Scroll down alittle and see test data section.

Would most people normally check the 0-60 MPH time to see the quickness of a car? I know it's not the only data, but it's significant to determine how fast a car can go.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ict/specs.html

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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 07:30 AM
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Well yeah, I'd expect a MINI to be quick on it's feet.

But you start comparing apples to apples.... An A4 Avant is pushing 88lbs per HP where the MINI is 13. Like a battleship running up behind a PT boat.

And in a MINI you need to sit on a pillow to help with the harsh ride and earplugs to overcome the noisy interior.
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 03:53 PM
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Yeah, but the Clubman is hideous. B8's across the board are much better looking.
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by AutoRacer100
I'm not saying mini is better than our A4. But these numbers look depressing.
When I see a Mini on the road I think of the cars clowns drive at the circus. Except the Mini is fast and generally driven by hipsters wearing normal sized shoes. I'll take my slow A4.
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Originally Posted by Johnny.B.Good
When I see a Mini on the road I think of the cars clowns drive at the circus. Except the Mini is fast and generally driven by hipsters wearing normal sized shoes. I'll take my slow A4.
Even if your Mini looked like this
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by AutoRacer100
Sorry guys, I should've provided the source of the info.

Scroll down alittle and see test data section.

Would most people normally check the 0-60 MPH time to see the quickness of a car? I know it's not the only data, but it's significant to determine how fast a car can go.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ict/specs.html
Your post should have been titled Mini Clubman JCW vs ...

The Minis have nowhere near the refinement of the B8, though. There's a lot more noise and vibration in the cabin. And the Clubman in particular looks horrible, but I guess looks are subjective.
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