2011 Mini Cooper vs. 2003 Mazda 3
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda 3 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 3 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2011 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, 2003 Mazda 3 (195 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper. 2003 Mazda 3 has automatic transmission and 2011 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2011 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mazda 3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper | 2003 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Mini | Mazda |
| Model | Cooper | 3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3724 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
