2008 Honda Element vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2008 Honda Element 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 65 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 (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Element | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Element | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |