2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2004 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 200 kg more than 2009 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, 2004 Skoda Octavia (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 2004 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Mini | Skoda |
| Model | Cooper | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
