Car comparison

Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5vsMini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5

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

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Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2021

Cooper 1.5

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024
VS

Mini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2018

Cooper 1.5

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    136 hp
    101 kW
  • Highest torque
    220 Nm
    162 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,150 kg
    2,535 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    741 km
    460 mi
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
136hp101kW
136hp101kW
Torque
220Nm162lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,150kg2,535lb
1,220kg2,690lb
Gross weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
207 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
82.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 205 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
39.1s
Calculated
54.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
741km460mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,499cc91cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
3,863mm152in
3,982mm157in
Width
1,727mm68in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,567mm101in
Front track
1,501mm59in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,501mm59in
1,501mm59in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
146mm6in
Trunk volume
211L
278L
Max trunk volume
731L
941L
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
40L
40L
CO2 emissions-
122g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.54,500-6,500 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,750 rpm
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.54,500-6,500 rpm1,480-4,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.1 s
54.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
207 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
220 Nm
162 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
1,150 kg
2,535 lb
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
1,220 kg
2,690 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 2021Cooper 1.5
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
207 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5 and Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

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 2021Cooper 1.5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
741 km
460 mi
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
741 km
460 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW
8.3 s
207 km/h
129 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 2021Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,863 mm
152.1 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
3,982 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.2 s
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.3 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,150 kg
2,535 lb
1,220 kg
2,690 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,863 mm
152.1 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
3,982 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
741 km
460 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
-
122 g/km
Trunk score
211 L
7.5 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 2021 Cooper 1.5Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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