2009 Audi R8 vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 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, 2009 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Audi | Mini |
| Model | R8 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 316 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
