Car comparison

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6vsMini Convertible (F57) Cooper S 2.0

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

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Mini Convertible (R57)

JCW 1.6

211 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2010-2012
VS

Mini Convertible (F57)

Cooper S 2.0

192 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mini Convertible (F57) Cooper S 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,220 kg
    2,690 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    759 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    160 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper S 2.0
Power
211hp157kW
192hp143kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,240kg2,734lb
1,220kg2,690lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
83.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
85.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
29.6s
Calculated
33.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
735km457mi
Calculated
759km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
3,758mm148in
3,850mm152in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
115mm5in
Trunk volume
125L
160L
Max trunk volume
660L
215L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
44L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6Mini Convertible (F57) Cooper S 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (F57) Cooper S 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,000-5,300 rpm6,250 rpm
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper S 2.05,000-6,000 rpm1,250-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper S 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.6 s
33.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper S 2.0
192 hp
143 kW

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6 has 19 hp more than Mini Convertible (F57) Cooper S 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Cooper S 2.0 and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper S 2.0
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper S 2.0
1,220 kg
2,690 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)JCW 1.6
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper S 2.0
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.66.9 s
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper S 2.07.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6 and Mini Convertible (F57) Cooper S 2.0: 0.2 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)JCW 1.6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper S 2.0
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Cooper S 2.0 and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: 1.0 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)JCW 1.6
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper S 2.0
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
735 km
457 mi
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper S 2.0
759 km
471 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW
6.9 s
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper S 2.0
192 hp
143 kW
7.1 s
228 km/h
142 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)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,758 mm
148.0 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper S 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,850 mm
151.6 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)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper S 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 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)JCW 1.6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.9 s
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper S 2.0
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.1 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)JCW 1.6
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper S 2.0
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6MiniConvertible (F57)Cooper S 2.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
1,220 kg
2,690 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,758 mm
148.0 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,850 mm
151.6 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
735 km
457 mi
759 km
471 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
125 L
4.4 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6Mini Convertible (F57) Cooper S 2.0
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 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) Cooper S 2.0

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 km (14 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 23 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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