Car comparison

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6vsMini 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 (R56)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2013
VS

Mini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2018

Cooper 1.5

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,165 kg
    2,568 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    122 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    278 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
184hp137kW
136hp101kW
Torque
260Nm192lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,165kg2,568lb
1,220kg2,690lb
Gross weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
70.1s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 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
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
3,729mm147in
3,982mm157in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,567mm101in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,501mm59in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
146mm6in
Trunk volume
160L
278L
Max trunk volume
680L
941L
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
122g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm5,750 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6MiniHatch (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
223 km/h
139 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 has 48 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 (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
1,165 kg
2,568 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
223 km/h
139 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.67.2 s
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.58.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 1.0 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
781 km
485 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.2 s
223 km/h
139 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,729 mm
146.8 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 (R56) 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
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
184 hp
137 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
1,220 kg
2,690 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,729 mm
146.8 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 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
781 km
485 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
122 g/km
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 (R56) Cooper S 1.6Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 41 km (25 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5

  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 118 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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