2008 Mazda 3 vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 3. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 190 kg more than 2010 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 (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda 3 | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 3 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3713 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |