2008 Mazda 3 vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mazda 3 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 1,604 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 3 weights approximately 115 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, 2008 Mazda 3 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (151 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda 3 | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 3 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |