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Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V · Stage 3vsMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V · Stage 2vsMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V · Stage 1vsMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V

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Mini Convertible (R52)

Cooper S 1.6i 16V

170 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 3) 241 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    241 hp
    180 kW
  • Highest torque
    319 Nm
    235 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    211 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    568 km
    353 mi
  • Largest trunk
    120 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 3)241 hpMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 2)213 hpMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 1)194 hpMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V170 hp
Power
241hp180kW+71 hp
213hp158kW+43 hp
194hp145kW+24 hp
170hp127kW
Torque
319Nm235lb-ft+99 Nm
282Nm208lb-ft+62 Nm
255Nm188lb-ft+35 Nm
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
1,315kg2,899lb
1,315kg2,899lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
+32 km/h
238 km/h
148 mph
+23 km/h
232 km/h
144 mph
+17 km/h
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
77.4s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph-6.5 s
Calculated
82.0s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph-1.8 s
Calculated
85.2s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph+1.4 s
Calculated
83.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s-1.4 s
6.5s-0.9 s
6.8s-0.6 s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
23.3s-19.7 s
Calculated
27.4s-15.7 s
Calculated
30.9s-12.1 s
Calculated
43.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s-1.3 s
Calculated
6.1s-0.9 s
Calculated
6.5s-0.5 s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s-1.3 s
Calculated
14.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
14.9s-0.5 s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
568km353mi
Calculated
568km353mi
Calculated
568km353mi
Calculated
568km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
3,655mm144in
3,655mm144in
3,655mm144in
3,655mm144in
Width
1,688mm66in
1,688mm66in
1,688mm66in
1,688mm66in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,415mm56in
1,415mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,467mm97in
2,467mm97in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,460mm57in
1,460mm57in
1,460mm57in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
Trunk volume
120L
120L
120L
120L
Max trunk volume
605L
605L
605L
605L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
211g/km
211g/km
211g/km
211g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 3) 241 hpMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 2) 213 hpMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 1) 194 hpMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V 170 hpPowerTorque
  • Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 3) 241 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 2) 213 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 1) 194 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V 170 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 3)241 hp6,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 2)213 hp6,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 1)194 hp6,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V170 hp6,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 3)241 hpMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 2)213 hpMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 1)194 hpMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V170 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.5 s
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
27.4 s
30.9 s
43.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.2 s
12.5 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.6 s
14.9 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
157 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 3) 241 hp has 71 hp more than Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V 170 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V 170 hp and Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 3) 241 hp: 71 hp (53 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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 (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 3) 241 hp and Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V 170 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 2) 213 hp and Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 1) 194 hp, separated by only 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 (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 3)241 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 2)213 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 1)194 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V170 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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 (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 3)241 hp
241 hp
180 kW
6.0 s
247 km/h
153 mph
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 2)213 hp
213 hp
158 kW
6.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 1)194 hp
194 hp
145 kW
6.8 s
232 km/h
144 mph
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V170 hp
170 hp
127 kW
7.4 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 (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 3)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 2)213 hp
Power
213 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 1)194 hp
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 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 (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 3)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 2)213 hp
Power
213 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 1)194 hp
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 3) 241 hp 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 (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 3)241 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.0 s
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 2)213 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 1)194 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.8 s
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V170 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
7.4 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 (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 3)241 hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 2)213 hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 1)194 hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V170 hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 3)241 hpMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 2)213 hpMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 1)194 hpMiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V170 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
213 hp
158 kW
194 hp
145 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
319 Nm
235 lb-ft
282 Nm
208 lb-ft
255 Nm
188 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.5 s
6.8 s
7.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
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
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
568 km
353 mi
568 km
353 mi
568 km
353 mi
568 km
353 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
211 g/km
211 g/km
211 g/km
Trunk score
120 L
4.2 cu ft
120 L
4.2 cu ft
120 L
4.2 cu ft
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 3) 241 hpMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 2) 213 hpMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 1) 194 hpMini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V 170 hp
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,310 LC/year2,310 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V (Stage 3) 241 hp

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 37 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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