2006 Mazda 6 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 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,966 cc, 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 6 (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 6 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2006 Mazda 6 (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (151 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Mazda 6 2007 Mini Cooper
Make Mazda Mini
Model 6 Cooper
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Station Wagon Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2966 cc 1598 cc
Horse Power 215 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 151 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1129 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 3660 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1410 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.7 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 7.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 50 L


 

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