2007 Mazda 3 vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mazda 3 is newer by 1 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 3 weights approximately 70 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, 2006 Mini Cooper (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 3. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda 3 | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 3 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |