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Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016 1.5 T3vsMini 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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Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

1.5 T3

152 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Mini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2018

Cooper 1.5

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    152 hp
    113 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,051 km
    653 mi
  • Largest trunk
    324 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5

  • Lightest
    1,220 kg
    2,690 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    111 hp/t
    83 kW/t
    9.0 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
152hp113kW
136hp101kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,531kg3,375lb
1,220kg2,690lb
Gross weight-
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
90.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 205 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
41.9s
Calculated
54.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg 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
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,051km653mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,370mm172in
3,982mm157in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,567mm101in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,501mm59in
Ground clearance-
146mm6in
Trunk volume
324L
278L
Max trunk volume-
941L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
40L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
122g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5PowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T35,000 rpm1,800-4,020 rpm6,000 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
MetricVolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.9 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
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 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
144 km/h
89 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
152 hp
113 kW
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3 has 16 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 Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
250 Nm
184 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
1,531 kg
3,375 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T38.3 s
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.58.3 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3: 0.5 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
1,051 km
653 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
152 hp
113 kW
8.3 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.3 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
VehicleVolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
152 hp
113 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,531 kg
3,375 lb
1,220 kg
2,690 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 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
1,051 km
653 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
122 g/km
Trunk score
324 L
11.4 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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
VehicleVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 310 km (193 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 46 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5

  • Is 311 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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