2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Ford Fusion 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 234 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Because 2009 Ford Fusion 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 Ford Fusion 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 Fusion (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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2009 Ford Fusion | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Fusion | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 278 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |