Car comparison

Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0vsMini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0

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

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Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018

JCW 2.0

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2021
VS

Mini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2021

Cooper S 2.0

178 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    710 km
    441 mi
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    278 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
231hp172kW
178hp133kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,280kg2,822lb
Gross weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
70.9s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
Calculated
27.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
710km441mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
3,874mm153in
4,036mm159in
Width
1,727mm68in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,567mm101in
Front track
1,485mm58in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
143mm6in
Trunk volume
211L
278L
Max trunk volume
731L
941L
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
44L
44L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.05,200-6,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.05,000-5,500 rpm1,350-4,200 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
27.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
178 hp
133 kW

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0 has 53 hp more than Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0: 53 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
1,280 kg
2,822 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 2018JCW 2.0
246 km/h
153 mph
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.06.1 s
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.06.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 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 (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 2018JCW 2.0
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
710 km
441 mi
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
246 km/h
153 mph
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
178 hp
133 kW
6.7 s
235 km/h
146 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 2018JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,874 mm
152.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
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

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 2018JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
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

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 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)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.1 s
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.7 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 2018JCW 2.0
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
178 hp
133 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,874 mm
152.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
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
Range score
710 km
441 mi
667 km
414 mi
Trunk score
211 L
7.5 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 2018 JCW 2.0Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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