2008 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda 6 (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 6 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 6 (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper. 2008 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2009 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2009 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda 6 | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 6 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
