2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. Both 2008 Mini Cooper and 2000 Renault Laguna are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 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 Mini Cooper (220 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (149 Nm). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mini Cooper | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mini | Renault |
| Model | Cooper | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| 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 | 169 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
