2008 Kia Cee'd vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Cee'd. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Cee'd would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 141 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (261 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Cee'd | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Kia | Mini |
Model | Cee'd | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 261 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1341 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |