2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V 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 1,598 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 Honda HR-V weights approximately 132 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda HR-V | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | HR-V | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |