2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Accent is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 63 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent. 2008 Hyundai Accent has automatic transmission and 2006 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2006 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Accent | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Hyundai | Mini |
Model | Accent | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 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 | 115 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |