2009 Honda Fit vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (116 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper weights approximately 166 kg more than 2009 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (106 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Fit | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Fit | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |