2005 Mini Cooper vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 2650 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Mini Cooper. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 960 kg more than 2005 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Touareg (360 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini Cooper. (221 Nm). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mini Cooper | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mini | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cooper | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
