2009 Kia Cerato vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Cerato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Cerato would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Cerato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cerato. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cerato weights approximately 164 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cerato. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Cerato | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Kia | Mini |
| Model | Cerato | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
