2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (156 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 790 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 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 (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 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 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | CR-V | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
