2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2007 Audi TT

To start off, both 2007 Mini Cooper and 2007 Audi TT were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi TT (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi TT weights approximately 365 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Audi TT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi TT (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (151 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper. 2007 Audi TT has automatic transmission and 2007 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2007 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi TT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Mini Cooper 2007 Audi TT
Make Mini Audi
Model Cooper TT
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Convertible Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 3189 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 115 HP 247 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 151 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.6:1 11.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.8 seconds 5.9 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1125 kg 1490 kg
Vehicle Length 3660 mm 4050 mm
Vehicle Width 1410 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.3 L/100km 9.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 60 L


 

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