2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Astra would be higher. Both 2008 Mini Cooper and 2006 Opel Astra are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Astra weights approximately 390 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, 2006 Opel Astra (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper. 2008 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mini Cooper | 2006 Opel Astra | |
Make | Mini | Opel |
Model | Cooper | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
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 | 104 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |