Car comparison

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0vsMini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mini Hatch (F55)

Cooper S 2.0

192 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

Mini Hatch (R56)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2013

Comparison overview

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Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    192 hp
    143 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    278 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
192hp143kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,220kg2,690lb
1,165kg2,568lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
70.1s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
733km456mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,005mm158in
3,729mm147in
Width
1,727mm68in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,567mm101in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,501mm59in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,501mm59in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance
146mm6in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
278L
160L
Max trunk volume
941L
680L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
44L
50L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.04,700-6,000 rpm1,250-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
32.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
192 hp
143 kW
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0 has 8 hp more than Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and Mini Hatch (F55) 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)Cooper S 2.0
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
1,220 kg
2,690 lb
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
1,165 kg
2,568 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)Cooper S 2.0
232 km/h
144 mph
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.06.9 s
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.67.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0 and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 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 (F55)Cooper S 2.0
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 (F55)Cooper S 2.0
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
733 km
456 mi
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
192 hp
143 kW
6.9 s
232 km/h
144 mph
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.2 s
223 km/h
139 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)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
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,729 mm
146.8 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 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)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
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 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)Cooper S 2.0
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.9 s
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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)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
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
192 hp
143 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,220 kg
2,690 lb
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,729 mm
146.8 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Range score
733 km
456 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
278 L
9.8 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 (F55) Cooper S 2.0Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 118 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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