2008 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Kalos would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Kalos.
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, 2009 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Kalos.
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2008 Chevrolet Kalos | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
Model | Kalos | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1150 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |