2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Mazda 5 is newer by 6 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 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 5. (113 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 5 weights approximately 315 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, 2012 Mazda 5 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mini Cooper | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Mini | Mazda |
Model | Cooper | 5 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4585 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1615 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |