2009 Audi R8 vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi R8 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mini Cooper weights approximately 400 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 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 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Audi | Mini |
| Model | R8 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3713 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
