Car comparison

Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5vsCupra Leon 1.5 eTSI

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

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Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2021

Cooper 1.5

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024
VS

Cupra Leon

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,150 kg
    2,535 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    741 km
    460 mi
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Cupra Leon 1.5 eTSI

  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5CupraLeon1.5 eTSI
Power
136hp101kW
150hp112kW
Torque
220Nm162lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,150kg2,535lb
1,289kg2,842lb
Gross weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
82.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
87.5s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
39.1s
Calculated
47.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
741km460mi
Calculated
726km451mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,499cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
3,863mm152in
4,398mm173in
Width
1,727mm68in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,683mm106in
Front track
1,501mm59in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,501mm59in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
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Trunk volume
211L
380L
Max trunk volume
731L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
40L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5Cupra Leon 1.5 eTSIPowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Leon 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.54,500-6,500 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,750 rpm
CupraLeon1.5 eTSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5CupraLeon1.5 eTSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.1 s
47.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW
CupraLeon1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW

Cupra Leon 1.5 eTSI has 14 hp more than Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5 and Cupra Leon 1.5 eTSI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
CupraLeon1.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
1,150 kg
2,535 lb
CupraLeon1.5 eTSI
1,289 kg
2,842 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
CupraLeon1.5 eTSI
214 km/h
133 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.58.2 s
CupraLeon1.5 eTSI8.7 s

Although Cupra Leon 1.5 eTSI has more power, Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5 and Cupra Leon 1.5 eTSI: 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
CupraLeon1.5 eTSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5 and Cupra Leon 1.5 eTSI: 0.8 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
CupraLeon1.5 eTSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
741 km
460 mi
CupraLeon1.5 eTSI
726 km
451 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
CupraLeon1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
214 km/h
133 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,863 mm
152.1 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
CupraLeon1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,398 mm
173.1 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
CupraLeon1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.2 s
CupraLeon1.5 eTSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.7 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
CupraLeon1.5 eTSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5CupraLeon1.5 eTSI
Power
136 hp
101 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,150 kg
2,535 lb
1,289 kg
2,842 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,863 mm
152.1 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,398 mm
173.1 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
741 km
460 mi
726 km
451 mi
Trunk score
211 L
7.5 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 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 Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5Cupra Leon 1.5 eTSI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5

  • Is 139 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Cupra Leon 1.5 eTSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 169 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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