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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 13 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 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2007 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Citroen | Mini |
Model | Xsara | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |