Car comparison

Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6vsMini Hatch (F55) 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)

Cooper S 2.0

192 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0

  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    128 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    800 km
    497 mi
  • Largest trunk
    278 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,130 kg
    2,491 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
Power
211hp157kW
192hp143kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,130kg2,491lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
66.8s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
71.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
24.5s
Calculated
28.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
704km438mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
3,714mm146in
4,005mm158in
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
44L
CO2 emissions
165g/km
128g/km

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) Cooper S 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F55) 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)Cooper S 2.04,700-6,000 rpm1,250-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.5 s
28.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 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
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
156 km/h
97 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)Cooper S 2.0
192 hp
143 kW

Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6 has 19 hp more than Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0 and Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6: 19 hp (14 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)Cooper S 2.0
300 Nm
221 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)Cooper S 2.0
1,240 kg
2,734 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)Cooper S 2.0
230 km/h
143 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)Cooper S 2.06.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6 and Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0 and Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6: 1.6 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 (R56)JCW 1.6
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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)Cooper S 2.0
800 km
497 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)Cooper S 2.0
192 hp
143 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 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)Cooper S 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,005 mm
157.7 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)Cooper S 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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)Cooper S 2.0
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.8 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)Cooper S 2.0
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,130 kg
2,491 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
4,005 mm
157.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
704 km
438 mi
800 km
497 mi
CO2 score
165 g/km
128 g/km
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
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 96 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 118 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 37 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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