2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Mini Cooper and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Mini Cooper and 2008 Volkswagen Passat are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 163 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 (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2008 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Mini | Volkswagen |
Model | Cooper | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
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 | 118 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 11.7 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 | 1315 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |