Car comparison

Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6vsSeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI

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

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Mini Coupe (R58)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2011-2015
VS

Seat Leon III SC

FR 1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Lightest
    1,165 kg
    2,568 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI

  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    877 km
    545 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,165kg2,568lb
1,232kg2,716lb
Gross weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
79.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
33.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
3,734mm147in
4,236mm167in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,511mm59in
Ground clearance
139mm5in
-
Trunk volume
280L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,150L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
33.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6 has 4 hp more than Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI and Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
1,232 kg
2,716 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
230 km/h
143 mph
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.66.9 s
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6 and Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI: 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
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
146 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
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
862 km
536 mi
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
877 km
545 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.1 s
224 km/h
139 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
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Mini Coupe (R58) 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
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.1 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
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
1,232 kg
2,716 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
877 km
545 mi
CO2 score
-
129 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
146 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 Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 67 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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