Car comparison

Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6vsMini 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 (R57)

Cooper S 1.6

175 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2009-2010
VS

Mini Convertible (R52)

Cooper S 1.6i 16V

170 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    175 hp
    130 kW
  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,255 kg
    2,767 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    153 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    125 L
  • Best overall score
    44/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
175hp130kW
170hp127kW
Torque
260Nm192lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,255kg2,767lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
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Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
87.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
83.6s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
39.8s
Calculated
43.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
568km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
3,714mm146in
3,655mm144in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,688mm66in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,454mm57in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
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Trunk volume
125L
120L
Max trunk volume
660L
605L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
153g/km
211g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16VPowerTorque
  • Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,750 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.8 s
43.0 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
175 hp
130 kW
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
170 hp
127 kW

Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6 has 5 hp more than Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V and Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
1,315 kg
2,899 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)Cooper S 1.6
220 km/h
137 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.67.6 s
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V7.4 s

Although Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6 has more power, Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V and Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6: 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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6 and Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V: 2.2 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)Cooper S 1.6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
758 km
471 mi
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
568 km
353 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniConvertible (R57)Cooper S 1.6
175 hp
130 kW
7.6 s
220 km/h
137 mph
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
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 (R57) Cooper S 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)Cooper S 1.6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.6 s
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
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 (R57)Cooper S 1.6MiniConvertible (R52)Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Power
175 hp
130 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,414 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
758 km
471 mi
568 km
353 mi
CO2 score
153 g/km
211 g/km
Trunk score
125 L
4.4 cu ft
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 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) Cooper S 1.6Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Convertible (R57) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 189 km (118 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 58 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Mini Convertible (R52) Cooper S 1.6i 16V

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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