Car comparison

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6vsMini Convertible (R57) · Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6

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 (R57) · Facelift 2011

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    125 L
  • Best overall score
    47/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6

  • Lightest
    1,255 kg
    2,767 lb
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
Power
211hp157kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,265kg2,789lb
1,255kg2,767lb
Gross weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
85.7s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
86.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
31.1s
Calculated
39.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
685km426mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
3,758mm148in
3,729mm147in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
125L
125L
Max trunk volume
660L
660L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
153g/km

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 (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6: 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.1 s
39.5 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
147 km/h
91 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6 has 27 hp more than Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6 and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: 27 hp (20 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
1,255 kg
2,767 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
220 km/h
137 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.67.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6 and Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6: 0.5 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6 and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: 0.7 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
758 km
471 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
220 km/h
137 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 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
3,729 mm
146.8 in
Height
1,414 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 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

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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.6 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 (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,729 mm
146.8 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
685 km
426 mi
758 km
471 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
153 g/km
Trunk score
125 L
4.4 cu ft
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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