Car comparison

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6vsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mini Hatch (R56)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2013
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940)

1.4 TB MultiAir

170 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,034 km
    643 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,165 kg
    2,568 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
184hp137kW
170hp127kW
Torque
260Nm192lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,165kg2,568lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
82.4s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
32.1s
Calculated
40.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
1,034km643mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
3,729mm147in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
160L
350L
Max trunk volume
680L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAirPowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir5,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.1 s
40.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 has 14 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
1,365 kg
3,009 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
223 km/h
139 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.67.2 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
781 km
485 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
1,034 km
643 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.2 s
223 km/h
139 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW
7.8 s
218 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,729 mm
146.8 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
184 hp
137 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,729 mm
146.8 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
781 km
485 mi
1,034 km
643 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir

  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 253 km (157 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 190 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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