2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper 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. Both 2009 Mini Cooper and 2008 Mini Cooper are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Mini Cooper. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (261 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mini | Mini |
| Model | Cooper | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
