2008 Citroen C8 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 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C8. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C8 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C8. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C8. 2009 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen C8 has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen C8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C8 | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Citroen | Mini |
Model | C8 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |