Car comparison

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6vsVolkswagen 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 (R57)

JCW 1.6

211 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
VS

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5)

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    821 km
    510 mi
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lightest
    1,265 kg
    2,789 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
211hp157kW
220hp164kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,265kg2,789lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
83.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
32.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
685km426mi
Calculated
821km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,758mm148in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
125L
225L
Max trunk volume
660L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI: 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
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 (R57)JCW 1.6VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
32.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
95 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI has 9 hp more than Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6 and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI: 9 hp (7 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
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 (R57)JCW 1.6
1,265 kg
2,789 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 (R57)JCW 1.6
233 km/h
145 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 (R57)JCW 1.67.1 s
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 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)JCW 1.6
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: 0.6 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
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 (R57)JCW 1.6
685 km
426 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 (R57)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 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 (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
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 (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
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

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI 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
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 (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
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 (R57)JCW 1.6VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
685 km
426 mi
821 km
510 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
-
Trunk score
125 L
4.4 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 (R57) JCW 1.6Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 136 km (84 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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