2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 498 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper. 2008 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2006 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | CR-V | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
