Car comparison

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VvsMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V

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

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AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)

3.0 V6 30V

220 hp2976 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005
VS

Mini Convertible (R52)

Cooper S 1.6i 16V

170 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2005-2008

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V

  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    595 km
    369 mi
  • Largest trunk
    246 L
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    211 g/km
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30VMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
220hp164kW
170hp127kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
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Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
106.0s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
83.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
33.4s
Calculated
43.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
595km369mi
Calculated
568km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,976cc182cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,573mm180in
3,655mm144in
Width
1,778mm70in
1,688mm66in
Height
1,391mm55in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,654mm104in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,523mm60in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,454mm57in
Trunk volume
246L
120L
Max trunk volume
315L
605L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions
266g/km
211g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V6,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V6,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30VMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.4 s
43.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
170 hp
127 kW

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V has 50 hp more than Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
220 Nm
162 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
1,315 kg
2,899 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
241 km/h
150 mph
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V7.9 s
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V7.4 s

Although AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V has more power, Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 2.3 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
595 km
369 mi
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
568 km
353 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW
7.9 s
241 km/h
150 mph
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
170 hp
127 kW
7.4 s
215 km/h
134 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 in
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
3,655 mm
143.9 in
Height
1,415 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
7.9 s
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30VMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.4 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
3,655 mm
143.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
595 km
369 mi
568 km
353 mi
CO2 score
266 g/km
211 g/km
Trunk score
246 L
8.7 cu ft
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 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 A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 126 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V

  • Is 360 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 55 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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