2007 Kia Carens vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Carens would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carens weights approximately 196 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Carens | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Kia | Mini |
| Model | Carens | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
