Car comparison

Mini Hatch (F56) JCW 2.0vsMini 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 (F56)

JCW 2.0

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018
VS

Mini Hatch (F55)

Cooper S 2.0

192 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    133 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    772 km
    480 mi
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.0MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
Power
231hp172kW
192hp143kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,220kg2,690lb
1,220kg2,690lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
66.7s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
772km480mi
Calculated
733km456mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
3,874mm153in
4,005mm158in
Width
1,727mm68in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,567mm101in
Front track
1,485mm58in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,501mm59in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
146mm6in
Trunk volume
211L
278L
Max trunk volume-
941L
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
44L
44L
CO2 emissions
133g/km
139g/km

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) Cooper S 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) JCW 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F55) 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)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 (F56)JCW 2.0MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
28.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
232 km/h
144 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
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
156 km/h
97 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)Cooper S 2.0
192 hp
143 kW

Mini Hatch (F56) JCW 2.0 has 39 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 (F56) JCW 2.0: 39 hp (29 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)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 (F56)JCW 2.0
1,220 kg
2,690 lb
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
1,220 kg
2,690 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)Cooper S 2.0
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.06.1 s
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.06.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) JCW 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0: 0.8 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)Cooper S 2.0
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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)JCW 2.0
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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)Cooper S 2.0
733 km
456 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)Cooper S 2.0
192 hp
143 kW
6.9 s
232 km/h
144 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)Cooper S 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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 (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)Cooper S 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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)Cooper S 2.0
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.9 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)Cooper S 2.0
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.0MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,220 kg
2,690 lb
1,220 kg
2,690 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
4,005 mm
157.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
772 km
480 mi
733 km
456 mi
CO2 score
133 g/km
139 g/km
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
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 (F56) JCW 2.0Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F56) JCW 2.0

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

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

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0

  • Has 67 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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