2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2013 Mazda 3
To start off, 2013 Mazda 3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 3 (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda 3 weights approximately 178 kg more than 2009 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, 2013 Mazda 3 (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper. 2009 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2013 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2013 Mazda 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 2013 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Mini | Mazda |
| Model | Cooper | 3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
