2006 Mazda 2 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 Mazda 2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda 2 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 2. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 2.
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, 2007 Mini Cooper (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 2. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda 2 | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 2 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.9 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |