2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 255 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 (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mini Cooper | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Mini | Renault |
Model | Cooper | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |