2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 125 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (286 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Mini |
| Model | Passat | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3713 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
