2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 29 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 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2009 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mini Cooper | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mini | Honda |
Model | Cooper | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |