2008 Mazda 3 vs. 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 3 weights approximately 31 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda 3 | 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 3 | Cooper Clubman |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |