2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. Both 2006 Mini Cooper and 2000 Renault Laguna are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 160 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mini | Renault |
| Model | Cooper | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
