2011 Mini Cooper vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2011 Mini Cooper and 2011 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (193 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6. 2011 Mazda 6 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. 2011 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Mini | Mazda |
| Model | Cooper | 6 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| 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 | 181 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3729 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
