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Mini Hatch (F56) 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)

JCW 2.0

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018
VS

Mini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2021

Cooper S 2.0

178 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Mini Hatch (F56) 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
  • Lightest
    1,220 kg
    2,690 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    772 km
    480 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.0MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
231hp172kW
178hp133kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,220kg2,690lb
1,265kg2,789lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
66.3s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
772km480mi
Calculated
677km421mi
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-
941L
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
44L
44L
CO2 emissions
133g/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 (F56) JCW 2.0Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) 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)JCW 2.05,200-6,000 rpm1,250-4,800 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 (F56)JCW 2.0MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
27.4 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
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Mini Hatch (F56) 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) 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)JCW 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)JCW 2.0
1,220 kg
2,690 lb
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
1,265 kg
2,789 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)JCW 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) JCW 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0: 0.7 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)JCW 2.0
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) JCW 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0: 0.8 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 (F56)JCW 2.0
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.0
772 km
480 mi
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
677 km
421 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniHatch (F56)JCW 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
6.8 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)JCW 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/h6.8 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

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)JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
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

Mini Hatch (F56) 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)JCW 2.0
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.1 s
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (F56)JCW 2.0
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (F56)JCW 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
6.8 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,220 kg
2,690 lb
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
772 km
480 mi
677 km
421 mi
CO2 score
133 g/km
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Trunk score
211 L
7.5 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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) JCW 2.0Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F56) JCW 2.0

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 95 km (59 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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