2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 178 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Mini Cooper (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
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2009 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Fiesta | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1137 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |