2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2009 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2009 Mini Cooper and 2009 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S40 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Because 2009 Volvo S40 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 Volvo S40 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 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper. 2009 Volvo S40 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 Volvo S40 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mini Cooper | 2009 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Mini | Volvo |
Model | Cooper | S40 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |