2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Altea would be higher. Both 2009 Mini Cooper and 2007 Seat Altea are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 195 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mini Cooper | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Mini | Seat |
Model | Cooper | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 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 | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |