2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 1 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 756 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 2009 Cadillac SRX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX 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 Cadillac SRX (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper. 2009 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 2008 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2008 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac SRX | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Cadillac | Mini |
Model | SRX | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2071 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |