Car comparison

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIvsMini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0

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

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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

Mini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2018

Cooper S 2.0

192 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,275 kg
    2,811 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Power
220hp164kW
192hp143kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,429kg3,150lb
1,275kg2,811lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
90.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
89.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
721km448mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,288mm169in
3,850mm152in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,538mm100in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
115mm5in
Trunk volume
225L
160L
Max trunk volume-
215L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
44L
CO2 emissions-
142g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIMini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 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
MetricVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
33.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
192 hp
143 kW

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI has 28 hp more than Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0 and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
1,429 kg
3,150 lb
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
1,275 kg
2,811 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI6.9 s
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.07.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0 and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
833 km
518 mi
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
721 km
448 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
192 hp
143 kW
7.2 s
230 km/h
143 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.2 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Power
220 hp
164 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,429 kg
3,150 lb
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 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
833 km
518 mi
721 km
448 mi
CO2 score
-
142 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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
VehicleVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIMini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 112 km (70 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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