2005 Kia Carens vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carens would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carens (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper. 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, 2005 Kia Carens (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper. 2009 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Carens 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:
2005 Kia Carens | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Kia | Mini |
Model | Carens | Cooper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |