2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2009 Mini Cooper and 2009 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester. 2009 Subaru Forester 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. 2009 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mini Cooper | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mini | Subaru |
Model | Cooper | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |