Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSIvsMini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6

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

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Seat Leon III ST

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016
VS

Mini Clubman (R55)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    877 km
    545 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6

  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III ST1.8 TSIMiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
180hp134kW
184hp137kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,297kg2,859lb
1,230kg2,712lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
68.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
65.8s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
31.7s
Calculated
31.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
3,958mm156in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,432mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,547mm100in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
587L
260L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
930L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
150g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSIMini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III ST1.8 TSIMiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.7 s
31.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6 has 4 hp more than Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI and Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
1,230 kg
2,712 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
224 km/h
139 mph
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI7.7 s
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.67.7 s

Although Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6 has more power, Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI and Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6: 0.7 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
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
877 km
545 mi
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.7 s
224 km/h
139 mph
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.7 s
222 km/h
138 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
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
3,958 mm
155.8 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 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
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Mini Clubman (R55) 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
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.7 s
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.7 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
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III ST1.8 TSIMiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
180 hp
134 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
3,958 mm
155.8 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Range score
877 km
545 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
150 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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
VehicleSeat Leon III ST 1.8 TSIMini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 96 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 327 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 67 kg lighter
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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