2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 169 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, 2013 Honda Civic (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mini Cooper | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mini | Honda |
Model | Cooper | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1294 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |