2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda 6 | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 6 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |