Mini Cooper 2001 vs Fiat Panda 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mini Cooper) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Fiat Panda) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 149 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper engine produces 45 HP more power than Fiat Panda, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Fiat Panda. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Panda is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Cooper consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Panda, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Cooper could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Cooper consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Panda. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Panda gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.63 m | 3.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.58 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.54 m | |
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Mini Cooper is larger, but lower. Mini Cooper is 9 cm longer than the Fiat Panda, 11 cm wider, while the height of Mini Cooper is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | 206 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
670 litres | no data | |
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Fiat Panda has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mini Cooper has 46 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Panda. This could mean that the Mini Cooper uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper is 1.6 metres more than that of the Fiat Panda, which means Mini Cooper can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Fiat Panda has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Cooper has serious deffects in 465 percent more cases than Fiat Panda, so Fiat Panda quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
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