2007 Kia Cerato 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 Cerato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Cerato would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Cerato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cerato. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cerato weights approximately 11 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, 2008 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cerato. 2007 Kia Cerato has automatic transmission and 2008 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2008 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Cerato will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Cerato | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Kia | Mini |
Model | Cerato | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |