Car comparison

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

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

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Mini Hatch (R56)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2013
VS

Mini Hatch (F55)

Cooper SD 2.0

170 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0

  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • 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
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,048 km
    651 mi
  • Largest trunk
    278 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Lightest
    1,140 kg
    2,513 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
Power
184hp137kW
170hp127kW
Torque
260Nm192lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,140kg2,513lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
75.3s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
33.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
1,048km651mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
3,729mm147in
4,005mm158in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,567mm101in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,501mm59in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
146mm6in
Trunk volume
160L
278L
Max trunk volume
680L
941L
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
44L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 s
33.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 has 14 hp more than Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0 and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
1,140 kg
2,513 lb
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
1,250 kg
2,756 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
228 km/h
142 mph
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
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 (R56)Cooper S 1.67.0 s
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.07.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0: 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper 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 (F55) Cooper SD 2.0 and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 1.6 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
862 km
536 mi
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.0 s
228 km/h
142 mph
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW
7.3 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.0 s
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.3 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
Power
184 hp
137 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,140 kg
2,513 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
862 km
536 mi
1,048 km
651 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
109 g/km
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 (R56) Cooper S 1.6Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 186 km (115 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 118 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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