Car comparison

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0vsMini Paceman (R61) JCW 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 Paceman (R61)

JCW 1.6

218 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,220 kg
    2,690 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    733 km
    456 mi
  • 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 2.0MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
192hp143kW
218hp163kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,220kg2,690lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
78.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
733km456mi
Calculated
595km370mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,005mm158in
4,124mm162in
Width
1,727mm68in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,527mm60in
Wheelbase
2,567mm101in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,501mm59in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,501mm59in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
146mm6in
107mm4in
Trunk volume
278L
330L
Max trunk volume
941L
1,080L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
44L
47L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
184g/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 Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,100-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
33.3 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
152 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
218 hp
163 kW

Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6 has 26 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 Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6: 26 hp (19 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
300 Nm
221 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
1,420 kg
3,131 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
224 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.66.9 s

Although Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6 has more power, Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0 and Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6: 1.9 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)Cooper S 2.0
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
154 hp/t
114 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 (F55)Cooper S 2.0
733 km
456 mi
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
595 km
370 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
218 hp
163 kW
6.9 s
224 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,124 mm
162.4 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 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 (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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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 (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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
192 hp
143 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,220 kg
2,690 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,124 mm
162.4 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 in
Range score
733 km
456 mi
595 km
370 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
184 g/km
Trunk score
278 L
9.8 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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) Cooper S 2.0Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 138 km (86 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 45 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 52 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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