2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Mini Cooper and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (173 HP @ 1600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper. 2007 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mini Cooper | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Mini | Volkswagen |
Model | Cooper | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 1600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |