2006 Skoda Octavia vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 135 kg more than 2010 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 Skoda Octavia (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Skoda Octavia | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Skoda | Mini |
| Model | Octavia | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3713 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
