2003 Mazda 3 vs. 2005 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2005 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 3. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 3 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Mini Cooper.
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, 2005 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 3. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mazda 3 | 2005 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 3 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |