2003 Mazda 2 vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda 2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda 2 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 130 kg more than 2003 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 2. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 2. 2009 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda 2 has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda 2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda 2 | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 2 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
