Car comparison

Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6vsMini 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 (R56)

JCW 1.6

211 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2014
VS

Mini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2021

Cooper S 2.0

178 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,130 kg
    2,491 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    704 km
    438 mi
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • 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 economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
211hp157kW
178hp133kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,130kg2,491lb
1,280kg2,822lb
Gross weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
66.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
27.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
704km438mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
3,714mm146in
4,036mm159in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,567mm101in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
143mm6in
Trunk volume
160L
278L
Max trunk volume
680L
941L
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
44L
CO2 emissions
165g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6: 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 (R56)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,000-5,300 rpm6,250 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 (R56)JCW 1.6MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
27.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
178 hp
133 kW

Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6 has 33 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 (R56) JCW 1.6: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
280 Nm
207 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 (R56)JCW 1.6
1,130 kg
2,491 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 (R56)JCW 1.6
238 km/h
148 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 (R56)JCW 1.66.5 s
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.06.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6 and Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0: 0.2 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)JCW 1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0 and Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6: 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
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 (R56)JCW 1.6
704 km
438 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 (R56)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW
6.5 s
238 km/h
148 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 (R56)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 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 (R56)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 (R56) JCW 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)JCW 1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.5 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 (R56)JCW 1.6
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 (R56)JCW 1.6MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
178 hp
133 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,130 kg
2,491 lb
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 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
704 km
438 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
165 g/km
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Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 (R56) JCW 1.6Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 38 km (23 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

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