2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 5 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 359 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, 2011 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (151 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper. 2011 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2006 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2006 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Mini | Ford |
| Model | Cooper | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
