Car comparison

Mini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0vsVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI

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

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Mini Convertible (F57)

JCW 2.0

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5)

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Mini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,245 kg
    2,745 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
231hp172kW
220hp164kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,245kg2,745lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,785kg3,935lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
81.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
83.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
32.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
746km463mi
Calculated
821km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,874mm153in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,727mm68in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,485mm58in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
115mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
160L
225L
Max trunk volume
215L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
44L
55L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.05,200-6,000 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
32.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Mini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0 has 11 hp more than Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI and Mini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
1,245 kg
2,745 lb
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 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)JCW 2.0
240 km/h
149 mph
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
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 (F57)JCW 2.06.5 s
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0 and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI: 0.4 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)JCW 2.0
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0 and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI: 0.8 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)JCW 2.0
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
746 km
463 mi
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
821 km
510 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 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 (F57)JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,874 mm
152.5 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 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)JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Mini Convertible (F57) JCW 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)JCW 2.0
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.9 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)JCW 2.0
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniConvertible (F57)JCW 2.0VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,245 kg
2,745 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,874 mm
152.5 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
746 km
463 mi
821 km
510 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
-
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 (F57) JCW 2.0Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Convertible (F57) JCW 2.0

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 75 km (47 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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