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Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0vsMini 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)

Cooper SD 2.0

170 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

Mini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2018

Cooper 1.5

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,190 kg
    2,624 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    104 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
170hp127kW
136hp101kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,190kg2,624lb
1,220kg2,690lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
73.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 205 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
54.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
303Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
3,821mm150in
3,982mm157in
Width
1,727mm68in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,567mm101in
Front track
1,485mm58in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,501mm59in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
146mm6in
Trunk volume
211L
278L
Max trunk volume-
941L
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
44L
40L
CO2 emissions
104g/km
122g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0: 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)Cooper SD 2.04,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 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)Cooper SD 2.0MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
54.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW

Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0 has 34 hp more than Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 and Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
360 Nm
266 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)Cooper SD 2.0
1,190 kg
2,624 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)Cooper SD 2.0
225 km/h
140 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) Cooper SD 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5: 1.1 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)Cooper SD 2.0
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5: 1.4 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
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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)Cooper SD 2.0
1,100 km
684 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)Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW
7.2 s
225 km/h
140 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)Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,821 mm
150.4 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)Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 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) Cooper SD 2.0 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)Cooper SD 2.0
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
7.2 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)Cooper SD 2.0
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 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)Cooper SD 2.0MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
170 hp
127 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,190 kg
2,624 lb
1,220 kg
2,690 lb
Fuel consumption
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 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
3,821 mm
150.4 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
1,100 km
684 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
104 g/km
122 g/km
Trunk score
211 L
7.5 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5
Consumption4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.00 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.27 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used600 L159 US gal132 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,050 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 359 km (223 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

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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