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.
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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 |