2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 828 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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 (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Jazz | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Jazz | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |