2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
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 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Mini | Toyota |
| Model | Cooper | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
