2008 Mini Cooper S Automatic vs. 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop S
To start off, both 2008 Mini Cooper S Automatic and 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop S were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Mini Cooper S Automatic and 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop S are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper S Automatic weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop S.
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 Mini Cooper Hardtop S (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper S Automatic. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper S Automatic. 2008 Mini Cooper S Automatic has automatic transmission and 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop S has manual transmission. 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mini Cooper S Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mini Cooper S Automatic | 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop S | |
| Make | Mini | Mini |
| Model | Cooper | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
