2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2007 Mini Cooper and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 977 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg 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 Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mini Cooper | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mini | Volkswagen |
Model | Cooper | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |