2005 Mazda 3 vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 3 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 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 Mazda 3 (225 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda 3 | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 3 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 85.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |