2007 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 268 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volkswagen Touran | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Volkswagen | Mini |
Model | Touran | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1563 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3713 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2466 mm |