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Mini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0vsMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V

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

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Mini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2018

Cooper SD 2.0

170 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2018
VS

Mini Convertible (R52)

Cooper S 1.6i 16V

170 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,305 kg
    2,877 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    116 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    160 L
  • Best overall score
    46/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
170hp127kW
170hp127kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,305kg2,877lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
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Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
90.2s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
89.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
42.7s
Calculated
46.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
543km338mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
3,850mm152in
3,655mm144in
Width
1,727mm68in
1,688mm66in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,485mm58in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,454mm57in
Ground clearance
115mm5in
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Trunk volume
160L
120L
Max trunk volume
215L
605L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
44L
50L
CO2 emissions
116g/km
221g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16VPowerTorque
  • Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.04,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V6,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.7 s
46.1 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
220 Nm
162 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
1,335 kg
2,943 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 (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
218 km/h
135 mph
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0 and Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V: 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 (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0 and Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V: 4.8 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 (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW
7.7 s
218 km/h
135 mph
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
170 hp
127 kW
7.9 s
215 km/h
134 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 (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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
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

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 (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
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

Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0 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 (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.7 s
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.9 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 (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
543 km
338 mi
CO2 score
116 g/km
221 g/km
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 457 km (284 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 105 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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