2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 327 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage 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, 2007 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Kia | Mini |
| Model | Sportage | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
