2008 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2013 Mini Cooper

To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Aveo would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo.

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 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Aveo 2013 Mini Cooper
Make Chevrolet Mini
Model Aveo Cooper
Year Released 2008 2013
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1498 cc 1600 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 208 HP
Torque 128 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 5600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76.6 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81.5 mm 85 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 1210 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 3729 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1407 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2467 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 48 L 50 L