Car comparison

Mini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0vsMini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018 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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024
VS

Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018

Cooper SD 2.0

170 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    178 hp
    133 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    278 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0

  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,048 km
    651 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Power
178hp133kW
170hp127kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,265kg2,789lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
74.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
76.4s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
32.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
677km421mi
Calculated
1,048km651mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,036mm159in
3,850mm152in
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
731L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
44L
44L
CO2 emissions-
111g/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) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 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)Facelift 2018Cooper 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)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
32.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
94 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)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0 has 8 hp more than Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 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)Facelift 2018Cooper 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
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 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 (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.06.8 s
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.07.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0: 0.4 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
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0: 2.3 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
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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
677 km
421 mi
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
1,048 km
651 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
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW
7.2 s
225 km/h
140 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/h6.8 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)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,850 mm
151.6 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/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 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
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.2 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
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Power
178 hp
133 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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
3,850 mm
151.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
677 km
421 mi
1,048 km
651 mi
CO2 score
-
111 g/km
Trunk score
278 L
9.8 cu ft
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 67 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 371 km (230 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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