2008 Fiat Doblo vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Doblo and 2008 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Mini Cooper (151 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Doblo | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | Doblo | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
