Car comparison

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIvsMini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6

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

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Volkswagen Scirocco III

2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2009-2014
VS

Mini Coupe (R58)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2011-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    312 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6

  • Lightest
    1,165 kg
    2,568 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIMiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
Power
210hp157kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,318kg2,906lb
1,165kg2,568lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
83.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
28.5s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
733km456mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,256mm168in
3,734mm147in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
139mm5in
Trunk volume
312L
280L
Max trunk volume
1,006L
-
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
55L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIMini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIMiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.5 s
30.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI has 26 hp more than Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6 and Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
1,318 kg
2,906 lb
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
1,165 kg
2,568 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
238 km/h
148 mph
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI6.9 s
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.66.9 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6 and Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: 1.7 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
733 km
456 mi
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
862 km
536 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
6.9 s
238 km/h
148 mph
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
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

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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Scirocco III 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIMiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
Power
210 hp
157 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,318 kg
2,906 lb
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
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
Range score
733 km
456 mi
862 km
536 mi
Trunk score
312 L
11.0 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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
VehicleVolkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIMini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 32 L more trunk volume

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

Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 153 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 129 km (80 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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