2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2005 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Seat Alhambra. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 465 kg more 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, 2005 Seat Alhambra (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 2005 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Mini | Seat |
| Model | Cooper | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
