Car comparison

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6vsFord Fiesta VII (MK7) · Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

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

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Mini Hatch (R56)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2013
VS

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) · Facelift 2012

ST 1.6 EcoBoost

182 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,088 kg
    2,399 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
184hp137kW
182hp136kW
Torque
260Nm192lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,140kg2,513lb
1,088kg2,399lb
Gross weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
70.4s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
31.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
712km442mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,596cc97cu in
Length
3,729mm147in
3,982mm157in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,709mm67in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,489mm98in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,492mm59in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,481mm58in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
160L
281L
Max trunk volume
680L
965L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
42L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost5,700 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
31.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
182 hp
136 kW

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 has 2 hp more than Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
1,140 kg
2,513 lb
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
1,088 kg
2,399 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
228 km/h
142 mph
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.67.0 s
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost6.9 s

Although Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 has more power, Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 0.1 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
862 km
536 mi
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
712 km
442 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.0 s
228 km/h
142 mph
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
182 hp
136 kW
6.9 s
223 km/h
139 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,729 mm
146.8 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
3,982 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.0 s
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
184 hp
137 kW
182 hp
136 kW
Torque
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,140 kg
2,513 lb
1,088 kg
2,399 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,729 mm
146.8 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
3,982 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
712 km
442 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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 (R56) Cooper S 1.6Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 150 km (93 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

  • Is 52 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 121 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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