Car comparison

Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16VvsMini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2018 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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2005-2008
VS

Mini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2018

Cooper 1.5

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5

  • Lightest
    1,265 kg
    2,789 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    727 km
    452 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
    7.9 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
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    42/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16VMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
170hp127kW
136hp101kW
Torque
220Nm162lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,265kg2,789lb
Gross weight-
1,695kg3,737lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
90.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
92.5s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
46.2s
Calculated
71.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
543km338mi
Calculated
727km452mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
3,655mm144in
3,821mm150in
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
221g/km
125g/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 2018 Cooper 1.5PowerTorque
  • Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 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 2018Cooper 1.54,500-6,500 rpm1,480-4,200 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 2018Cooper 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.2 s
71.1 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 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 2018Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW

Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V has 34 hp more than Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 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 2018Cooper 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
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
1,265 kg
2,789 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 2018Cooper 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 16V7.9 s
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 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 2018 Cooper 1.5: 0.8 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
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 and Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V: 3.7 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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
543 km
338 mi
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
727 km
452 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
7.9 s
215 km/h
134 mph
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 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/h7.9 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 2018Cooper 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
3,821 mm
150.4 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.9 s
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16VMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
170 hp
127 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
3,821 mm
150.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
543 km
338 mi
727 km
452 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
120 L
4.2 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 2018 Cooper 1.5
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 184 km (114 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 96 g/km less CO2

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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