2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2008 Toyota Aygo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,604 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mini Cooper weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 Toyota Aygo. 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 Mini Cooper (151 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Mini | Toyota |
| Model | Cooper | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
