Car comparison

Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0vsMini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0

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

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Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2021

Cooper S 2.0

178 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024
VS

Mini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2018

Cooper SD 2.0

170 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 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
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • 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 (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    178 hp
    133 kW
  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Power
178hp133kW
170hp127kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,205kg2,657lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
72.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
26.9s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
688km427mi
Calculated
1,048km651mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
3,876mm153in
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
731L
941L
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
44L
44L
CO2 emissions-
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.05,000-5,500 rpm1,350-4,200 rpm5,750 rpm
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.04,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.9 s
34.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
178 hp
133 kW
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0 has 8 hp more than Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 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 (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 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 (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
1,295 kg
2,855 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)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 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 (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.06.7 s
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.07.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0: 0.6 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)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 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) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0: 2.2 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)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
688 km
427 mi
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 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 (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
178 hp
133 kW
6.7 s
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 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 (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
178 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,876 mm
152.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 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 (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
178 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 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 (F56) Facelift 2021 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 (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.7 s
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 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 (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Power
178 hp
133 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,876 mm
152.6 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
688 km
427 mi
1,048 km
651 mi
CO2 score
-
109 g/km
Trunk score
211 L
7.5 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 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

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 360 km (224 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 67 L more trunk volume

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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