Mini Cooper S 2010 vs Mini Cooper 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mini Cooper S) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mini Cooper) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper S is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper S engine produces 72 HP more power than Mini Cooper, but torque is 10 NM less than Mini Cooper. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper S reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 3.8 | |
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The Mini Cooper is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Cooper S consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Cooper S could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Mini Cooper gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Countryman | Used also on Mini Countryman | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.73 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mini Cooper S and Mini Cooper are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | 160 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`615 | 1`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 7200 | |
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