2005 Mazda 6 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 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (220 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2007 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 Mazda 6 (260 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 6 | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 6 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
