2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2008 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2008 Mini Cooper and 2008 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 50 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 10 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mini Cooper | 2008 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Mini | Skoda |
Model | Cooper | Fabia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 15.9 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 | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |