Car comparison

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6vsAlfa Romeo MiTo 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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012
VS

Alfa Romeo MiTo

1.4 TB MultiAir

170 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2013

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir

  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,145 kg
    2,524 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
184hp137kW
170hp127kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,155kg2,546lb
1,145kg2,524lb
Gross weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
36.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
3,714mm146in
4,063mm160in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,720mm68in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,446mm57in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,511mm99in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,483mm58in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,475mm58in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
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Trunk volume
160L
270L
Max trunk volume
680L
950L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
45L
CO2 emissions
149g/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 MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAirPowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
36.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 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 RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo MiTo 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
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 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
1,155 kg
2,546 lb
Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
1,145 kg
2,524 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 RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
219 km/h
136 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 RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir: 0.3 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 RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

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
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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 RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
750 km
466 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 RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW
7.5 s
219 km/h
136 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
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,063 mm
160.0 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 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 RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.5 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
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
184 hp
137 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,155 kg
2,546 lb
1,145 kg
2,524 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,063 mm
160.0 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
Range score
781 km
485 mi
750 km
466 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
-
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 31 km (19 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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