2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2008 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2008 Mini Cooper and 2008 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 89 kg more than 2008 Seat Ibiza.
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 Seat Ibiza (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper. 2008 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Ibiza 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.
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2008 Mini Cooper | 2008 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Mini | Seat |
Model | Cooper | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |