Car comparison

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6vsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6

204 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2011-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,212 km
    753 mi
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best overall score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,265 kg
    2,789 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
211hp157kW
204hp152kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,265kg2,789lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Gross weight
1,695kg3,737lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
85.7s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
99.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
31.1s
Calculated
36.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
685km426mi
Calculated
1,212km753mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
3,758mm148in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,577mm62in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
125L
320L
Max trunk volume
660L
750L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
63L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V63,750-4,500 rpm1,250-3,500 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.1 s
36.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
147 km/h
91 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
204 hp
152 kW

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6 has 7 hp more than AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: 7 hp (5 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
400 Nm
295 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
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,760 kg
3,880 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
233 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
230 km/h
143 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 1.67.1 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V67.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6 and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: 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
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: 2.1 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
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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
685 km
426 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,212 km
753 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
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
230 km/h
143 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/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 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
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 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
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.1 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.6 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
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Range score
685 km
426 mi
1,212 km
753 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
125 L
4.4 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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 A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 495 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 527 km (327 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 31 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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