2009 Ford Edge vs. 2009 Mini Cooper

To start off, both 2009 Ford Edge and 2009 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 108 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge.

Because 2009 Ford Edge is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge 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 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford Edge 2009 Mini Cooper
Make Ford Mini
Model Edge Cooper
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Crossover Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3496 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 265 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 8.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1107 kg 1215 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 3660 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1420 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.3 L/100km 11.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 50 L


 

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