2008 Mazda 5 vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mazda 5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 5. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 5 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2007 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 5 (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper. 2007 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda 5 has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda 5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda 5 | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 5 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 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 | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |