2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2009 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2009 Seat Exeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Exeo weights approximately 85 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 (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Exeo. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mini Cooper | 2009 Seat Exeo | |
Make | Mini | Seat |
Model | Cooper | Exeo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4661 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2642 mm |