Car comparison

Caterham CSR CSRvsMini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

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

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Caterham CSR

CSR

200 hp2261 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2014
VS

Mini Convertible (R57)

JCW 1.6

211 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • 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 economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Caterham CSR CSR

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    565 kg
    1,246 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    354 hp/t
    264 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCaterhamCSRCSRMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
200hp149kW
211hp157kW
Torque
221Nm163lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
565kg1,246lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
875kg1,929lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
36.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
83.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
29.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
354hp/t264kW/t161hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
365km227mi
Calculated
735km457mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,261cc138cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
3,300mm130in
3,758mm148in
Width
1,685mm66in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,140mm45in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,315mm91in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,465mm58in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume-
125L
Max trunk volume-
660L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
42L
50L
CO2 emissions-
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Caterham CSR CSRMini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6PowerTorque
  • Caterham CSR CSR: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CaterhamCSRCSR7,000 rpm-7,250 rpm
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,000-5,300 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCaterhamCSRCSRMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
29.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
200 hp
149 kW
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6 has 11 hp more than Caterham CSR CSR.

The biggest power difference is between Caterham CSR CSR 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
221 Nm
163 lb-ft
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
565 kg
1,246 lb
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
1,240 kg
2,734 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR3.7 s
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.66.9 s

Although Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6 has more power, Caterham CSR CSR is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: 3.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6 and Caterham CSR CSR: 4.7 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
365 km
227 mi
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
735 km
457 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CaterhamCSRCSR
200 hp
149 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW
6.9 s
235 km/h
146 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
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

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
CaterhamCSRCSR
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
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

Caterham CSR CSR 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
3.7 s
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.9 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCaterhamCSRCSRMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
221 Nm
163 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
565 kg
1,246 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
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
Range score
365 km
227 mi
735 km
457 mi
CO2 score
-
157 g/km
Trunk score
-
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCaterham CSR CSRMini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Caterham CSR CSR

  • Is 675 kg lighter
  • Is 3.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 184 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 59 Nm more
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 370 km (230 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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