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Mini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0vsMini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0

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

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Mini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2021

Cooper S 2.0

178 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024
VS

Mini Hatch (F56)

Cooper SD 2.0

170 hp1995 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0

  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,175 kg
    2,590 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    178 hp
    133 kW
  • Largest trunk
    278 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
Power
178hp133kW
170hp127kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,175kg2,590lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
73.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
27.1s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,036mm159in
3,821mm150in
Width
1,727mm68in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,567mm101in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,485mm58in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
143mm6in
Trunk volume
278L
211L
Max trunk volume
941L
-
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
44L
44L
CO2 emissions-
106g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.05,000-5,500 rpm1,350-4,200 rpm5,750 rpm
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.04,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.1 s
31.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
178 hp
133 kW
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0 has 8 hp more than Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
1,175 kg
2,590 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 (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
227 km/h
141 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 (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0: 0.6 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 (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0: 2.6 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 (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
667 km
414 mi
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
1,100 km
684 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
178 hp
133 kW
6.7 s
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW
7.3 s
227 km/h
141 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 (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
178 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,036 mm
158.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 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

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 (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
178 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 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 (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.7 s
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
7.3 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 (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
Power
178 hp
133 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,175 kg
2,590 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,036 mm
158.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
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
Range score
667 km
414 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
-
106 g/km
Trunk score
278 L
9.8 cu ft
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km7.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi11.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal600 L159 US gal132 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,050 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 67 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 433 km (269 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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