Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBivsMini Convertible (R57) · Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6

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

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Alfa Romeo Spider (939)

1.8 TBi

200 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2009-2010
VS

Mini Convertible (R57) · Facelift 2011

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,255 kg
    2,767 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    153 g/km
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    854 km
    530 mi
  • Largest trunk
    253 L
  • Best overall score
    44/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBiMiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
Power
200hp149kW
184hp137kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,255kg2,767lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
106.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
86.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
35.9s
Calculated
39.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
854km530mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,742cc106cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
3,729mm147in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,318mm52in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,528mm100in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
253L
125L
Max trunk volume-
660L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
70L
50L
CO2 emissions
192g/km
153g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBiMini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi5,000 rpm1,400 rpm5,250 rpm
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBiMiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.9 s
39.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi has 16 hp more than Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6 and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
1,255 kg
2,767 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi7.8 s
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.67.6 s

Although Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi has more power, Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6 and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6 and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi: 1.6 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
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
854 km
530 mi
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
758 km
471 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
220 km/h
137 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
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,729 mm
146.8 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 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
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.8 s
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.6 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
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBi
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoSpider (939)1.8 TBiMiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,729 mm
146.8 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
854 km
530 mi
758 km
471 mi
CO2 score
192 g/km
153 g/km
Trunk score
253 L
8.9 cu ft
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBiMini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 1.8 TBi

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 96 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 128 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 39 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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