2007 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2007 Mazda CX-9 and 2007 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda CX-9 (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2007 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 Mazda CX-9 (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda CX-9 | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | CX-9 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
