2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Mini Cooper

To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (128 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Audi A4 (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper. 2006 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2006 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2006 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2006 Audi A4 2006 Mini Cooper
Make Audi Mini
Model A4 Cooper
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Convertible Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1983 cc 1597 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 128 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 195 Nm 150 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 85.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 10.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 208 km/hour 200 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.9 seconds 9.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1310 kg 1225 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 3630 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 50 L