2006 Mazda 6 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 7 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 6. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 6 weights approximately 149 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 6. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda 6 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 6 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 207 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1432 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2547 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |