Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230ivsMini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0

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

New comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

230i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
VS

Mini Convertible (F57)

JCW 2.0

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    765 km
    475 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Mini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,245 kg
    2,745 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iMiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
Power
252hp188kW
231hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,245kg2,745lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
765km475mi
Calculated
746km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
3,874mm153in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
115mm5in
Trunk volume
280L
160L
Max trunk volume
335L
215L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
44L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230iMini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0PowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.05,200-6,000 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iMiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
26.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
252 hp
188 kW
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i has 21 hp more than Mini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0 and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
1,245 kg
2,745 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i6.1 s
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.06.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i and Mini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0 and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i: 0.9 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
765 km
475 mi
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
746 km
463 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
252 hp
188 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,874 mm
152.5 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iMiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
Power
252 hp
188 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,245 kg
2,745 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,874 mm
152.5 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
765 km
475 mi
746 km
463 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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
VehicleBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230iMini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 km (12 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0

  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i
Mini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

230i
230i
VS
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230ivsBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
JCW 2.0
JCW 2.0
VS
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0vsMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
230i
225i
VS
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230ivsBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
JCW 2.0
Cooper S 2.0
VS
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0vsMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
230i
230i
VS
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230ivsBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
JCW 2.0
JCW 1.6
VS
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0vsMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
230i
220i
VS
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230ivsBMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
JCW 2.0
JCW 2.0
VS
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0vsMiniConvertible (F67)JCW 2.0
230i
M235i
VS
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230ivsBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
JCW 2.0
Cooper S 1.6
VS
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0vsMiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
230i
223i
VS
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230ivsBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
JCW 2.0
Cooper S 1.6i 16V
VS
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0vsMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i vs Mini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0 - car comparison - FastVsFaster