Car comparison

Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16VvsMini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5

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

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Mini Convertible (R52)

Cooper S 1.6i 16V

170 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2005-2008
VS

Mini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2021

Cooper 1.5

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5

  • Lightest
    1,285 kg
    2,833 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    741 km
    460 mi
  • Largest trunk
    160 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    220 Nm
    162 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    43/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16VMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
Power
170hp127kW
136hp101kW
Torque
220Nm162lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
1,285kg2,833lb
Gross weight-
1,715kg3,781lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
83.6s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
93.9s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
43.0s
Calculated
72.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
568km353mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
3,655mm144in
3,863mm152in
Width
1,688mm66in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,460mm57in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,454mm57in
1,501mm59in
Ground clearance-
115mm5in
Trunk volume
120L
160L
Max trunk volume
605L
215L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
40L
CO2 emissions
211g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16VMini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5PowerTorque
  • Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V6,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.54,500-6,500 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16VMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.0 s
72.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
170 hp
127 kW
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW

Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V has 34 hp more than Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5 and Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
220 Nm
162 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
1,285 kg
2,833 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
215 km/h
134 mph
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V7.4 s
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.58.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V and Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5 and Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V: 3.4 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
568 km
353 mi
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
741 km
460 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
170 hp
127 kW
7.4 s
215 km/h
134 mph
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW
8.7 s
205 km/h
127 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
3,655 mm
143.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,863 mm
152.1 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
7.4 s
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16VMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
Power
170 hp
127 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
3,655 mm
143.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,863 mm
152.1 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
568 km
353 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
-
Trunk score
120 L
4.2 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16VMini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 173 km (107 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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