2006 Audi A4 vs. 2010 Mini Cooper

To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A4 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 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, 2006 Audi A4 (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi A4 2010 Mini Cooper
Make Audi Mini
Model A4 Cooper
Year Released 2006 2010
Body Type Station Wagon Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1779 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 225 Nm 154 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 1245 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 3698 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1684 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1407 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2466 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 50 L


 

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