2005 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 282 kg more than 2009 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 Mini Cooper (220 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (210 Nm). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 6 | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 6 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
