2009 Fiat Sedici vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Fiat Sedici. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat Sedici would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Sedici is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Sedici. (119 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Sedici. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Sedici weights approximately 205 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster.
Because 2009 Fiat Sedici is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Sedici 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 Fiat Sedici (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Sedici will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Sedici | 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | Sedici | Cooper Roadster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
