2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2009 Mini Cooper and 2009 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 1145 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 Volkswagen T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Mini | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cooper | T5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| 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 | 168 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 18.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
