2004 Mini Cooper vs. 2009 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen CC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen CC (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Mini Cooper. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2004 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, 2009 Volkswagen CC (281 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm). This means 2009 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mini Cooper | 2009 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Mini | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cooper | CC |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
