Car comparison

Mini Convertible (F57) Cooper SD 2.0vsAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T

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

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Mini Convertible (F57)

Cooper SD 2.0

170 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V)

1.8 T

172 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Convertible (F57) Cooper SD 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    116 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best overall score
    46/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniConvertible (F57)Cooper SD 2.0AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
170hp127kW
172hp128kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
271Nm200lb-ft
Curb weight
1,230kg2,712lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
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Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
88.5s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
83.5s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
42.1s
Calculated
52.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
3,850mm152in
4,421mm174in
Width
1,727mm68in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,485mm58in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,526mm60in
Ground clearance
115mm5in
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Trunk volume
160L
320L
Max trunk volume
215L
678L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
44L
50L
CO2 emissions
116g/km
140g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Convertible (F57) Cooper SD 2.0AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • Mini Convertible (F57) Cooper SD 2.0: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper SD 2.04,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T4,500-6,200 rpm1,600-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniConvertible (F57)Cooper SD 2.0AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.1 s
52.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
209 km/h
130 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
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
172 hp
128 kW

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T has 2 hp more than Mini Convertible (F57) Cooper SD 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Cooper SD 2.0 and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper SD 2.0
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
271 Nm
200 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper SD 2.0
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
1,530 kg
3,373 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 (F57)Cooper SD 2.0
218 km/h
135 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
209 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper SD 2.07.7 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T7.8 s

Although AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T has more power, Mini Convertible (F57) Cooper SD 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Cooper SD 2.0 and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper SD 2.0
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Cooper SD 2.0 and AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T: 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper SD 2.0
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper SD 2.0
1,000 km
621 mi
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW
7.7 s
218 km/h
135 mph
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
172 hp
128 kW
7.8 s
209 km/h
130 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 (F57)Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,850 mm
151.6 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
172 hp
128 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,421 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 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 (F57)Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
172 hp
128 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Mini Convertible (F57) Cooper SD 2.0 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 (F57)Cooper SD 2.0
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.7 s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.8 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 (F57)Cooper SD 2.0
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniConvertible (F57)Cooper SD 2.0AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)1.8 T
Power
170 hp
127 kW
172 hp
128 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,850 mm
151.6 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,421 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
116 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 (F57) Cooper SD 2.0AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Convertible (F57) Cooper SD 2.0

  • Has 89 Nm more
  • Is 300 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 167 km (104 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) 1.8 T

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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