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Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0vsMini Electric (J01) JCW 54.2 kWh

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

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Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018

JCW 2.0

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2021
VS

Mini Electric (J01)

JCW 54.2 kWh

258 hpElectricFWDAutomaticHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0

  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    211 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
Power
231hp172kW
258hp192kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
1,710kg3,770lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.9s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
54.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
Calculated
34.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
710km441mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
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Length
3,874mm153in
3,858mm152in
Width
1,727mm68in
1,756mm69in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,526mm99in
Front track
1,485mm58in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
124mm5in
Trunk volume
211L
210L
Max trunk volume
731L
800L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
44L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0Mini Electric (J01) JCW 54.2 kWhPowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mini Electric (J01) JCW 54.2 kWh: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.05,200-6,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh5,000 rpm50-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
34.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
258 hp
192 kW

Mini Electric (J01) JCW 54.2 kWh has 27 hp more than Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0 and Mini Electric (J01) JCW 54.2 kWh: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
1,655 kg
3,649 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
246 km/h
153 mph
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.06.1 s
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Electric (J01) JCW 54.2 kWh and Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
246 km/h
153 mph
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
258 hp
192 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,874 mm
152.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,858 mm
151.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
Power
231 hp
172 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,874 mm
152.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,858 mm
151.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
710 km
441 mi
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Trunk score
211 L
7.5 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0

  • Is 325 kg lighter
  • Has 36 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mini Electric (J01) JCW 54.2 kWh

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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