2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Mini Cooper. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 106 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mini Cooper | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Mini | Honda |
| Model | Cooper | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
