Car comparison

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6vsMini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2021 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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
VS

Mini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2021

Cooper S 2.0

178 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2021-2022

Comparison overview

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

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Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,265 kg
    2,789 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    685 km
    426 mi
  • Best overall score
    47/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
211hp157kW
178hp133kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,265kg2,789lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
90.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
685km426mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
3,758mm148in
3,876mm153in
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
169g/km
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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) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 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)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.05,000-5,500 rpm1,350-4,200 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
33.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 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)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
178 hp
133 kW

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6 has 33 hp more than Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0 and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: 33 hp (25 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)Facelift 2021Cooper 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
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
1,305 kg
2,877 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
233 km/h
145 mph
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 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
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.67.1 s
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.07.1 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)JCW 1.6
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0 and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: 0.6 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
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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
685 km
426 mi
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
657 km
408 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
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 mph
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
178 hp
133 kW
7.1 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
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
178 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,876 mm
152.6 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/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
178 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.1 s
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
178 hp
133 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
3,876 mm
152.6 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
685 km
426 mi
657 km
408 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
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Trunk score
125 L
4.4 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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) JCW 1.6Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 28 km (18 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

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