Car comparison

Mini Convertible (R57) · Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6vsMini 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 (R57) · Facelift 2011

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
VS

Mini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2018

Cooper 1.5

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,255 kg
    2,767 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Best overall score
    44/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100

Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5

  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    160 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
184hp137kW
136hp101kW
Torque
260Nm192lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,255kg2,767lb
1,265kg2,789lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
86.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
92.3s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
39.5s
Calculated
70.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
727km452mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
3,729mm147in
3,821mm150in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,501mm59in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
115mm5in
Trunk volume
125L
160L
Max trunk volume
660L
215L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
40L
CO2 emissions
153g/km
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5PowerTorque
  • Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm5,750 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.5 s
70.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW

Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6 has 48 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 (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
1,255 kg
2,767 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
220 km/h
137 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.67.6 s
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.58.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6 and Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6: 1.1 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
758 km
471 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
220 km/h
137 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,729 mm
146.8 in
Height
1,414 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 (R57) Facelift 2011 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
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.6 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
184 hp
137 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,729 mm
146.8 in
Height
1,414 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
758 km
471 mi
727 km
452 mi
CO2 score
153 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
125 L
4.4 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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.

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 Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 km (19 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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