Car comparison

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6vsAUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSI

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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2013
VS

AUDI A1 (8X)

1.4 TFSI

185 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedHatchback2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,140 kg
    2,513 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

AUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Most powerful
    185 hp
    138 kW
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
184hp137kW
185hp138kW
Torque
260Nm192lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,140kg2,513lb
1,265kg2,789lb
Gross weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
3,729mm147in
3,954mm156in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,477mm58in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,471mm58in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
160L
270L
Max trunk volume
680L
-
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
45L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6AUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSI: 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
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 s
31.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
95 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
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW

AUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSI has 1 hp more than Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and AUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSI: 1 hp (1 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
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
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
1,140 kg
2,513 lb
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
1,265 kg
2,789 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
228 km/h
142 mph
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
227 km/h
141 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 1.67.0 s
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSI and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 0.1 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
146 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
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
862 km
536 mi
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
763 km
474 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
7.0 s
228 km/h
142 mph
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
6.9 s
227 km/h
141 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/h7.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,954 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,416 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
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.0 s
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.9 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6AUDIA1 (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
185 hp
138 kW
Torque
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,140 kg
2,513 lb
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,954 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
763 km
474 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 1.6AUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 99 km (62 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSI

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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