2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Citroen Xsara is newer by 1 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 91 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, 2007 Mini Cooper (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Citroen | Mini |
Model | Xsara | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |