2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 335 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mini Cooper | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mini | Subaru |
Model | Cooper | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |