Car comparison

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6vsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

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

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Mini Convertible (R57)

JCW 1.6

211 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2010-2012
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2013

Comparison overview

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

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Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    735 km
    457 mi
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
211hp157kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,240kg2,734lb
1,435kg3,164lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
83.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
93.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
29.6s
Calculated
34.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
735km457mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,758mm148in
4,238mm167in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
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Trunk volume
125L
260L
Max trunk volume
660L
674L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,000-5,300 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.6 s
34.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6 has 11 hp more than AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,435 kg
3,164 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.66.9 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6 and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6 and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: 0.8 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
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
735 km
457 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
724 km
450 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW
6.9 s
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
231 km/h
144 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
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,758 mm
148.0 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 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
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 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
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.4 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
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,758 mm
148.0 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
735 km
457 mi
724 km
450 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
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Trunk score
125 L
4.4 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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
VehicleMini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 12 km (7 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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