Car comparison

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSIvsMini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

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

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AUDI A1 Sportback (8X)

1.4 TFSI

185 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

Mini Hatch (R56)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    227 km/h
    141 mph
  • Most powerful
    185 hp
    138 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • 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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSIMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
185hp138kW
184hp137kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,290kg2,844lb
1,165kg2,568lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
70.1s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
3,954mm156in
3,729mm147in
Width
1,742mm69in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,477mm58in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,471mm58in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
270L
160L
Max trunk volume-
680L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
45L
50L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSIMini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper 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
MetricAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSIMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
32.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI A1 Sportback (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 Sportback (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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
1,165 kg
2,568 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
227 km/h
141 mph
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI7.0 s
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.67.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 0.5 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
763 km
474 mi
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
7.0 s
227 km/h
141 mph
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.2 s
223 km/h
139 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,954 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
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

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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
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

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.0 s
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.2 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSIMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
185 hp
138 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.2 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,954 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
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
Range score
763 km
474 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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
VehicleAUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSIMini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 19 km (12 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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