Car comparison

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0vsMini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5

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

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Mini Hatch (F55)

Cooper SD 2.0

170 hp1995 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

Mini Hatch (F65)

Cooper C 1.5

156 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,023 km
    636 mi
  • Largest trunk
    278 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
Power
170hp127kW
156hp116kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,230kg2,712lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
76.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
88.0s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
33.2s
Calculated
37.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,023km636mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,005mm158in
4,036mm159in
Width
1,727mm68in
1,744mm69in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,464mm58in
Wheelbase
2,567mm101in
2,567mm101in
Front track
1,501mm59in
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Rear track
1,501mm59in
-
Ground clearance
146mm6in
-
Trunk volume
278L
275L
Max trunk volume
941L
925L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
44L
44L
CO2 emissions
112g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.04,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.54,900-6,500 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.2 s
37.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
156 hp
116 kW

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0 has 14 hp more than Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5 and Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
1,320 kg
2,910 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 SD 2.0
225 km/h
140 mph
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
225 km/h
140 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 SD 2.07.4 s
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.58.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5: 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 (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5: 2.3 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 SD 2.0
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
1,023 km
636 mi
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW
7.4 s
225 km/h
140 mph
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
156 hp
116 kW
8.0 s
225 km/h
140 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 SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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 (F65)Cooper C 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,036 mm
158.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 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 SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 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 SD 2.0
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.4 s
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.0 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 SD 2.0
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
Power
170 hp
127 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,036 mm
158.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,023 km
636 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
112 g/km
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Trunk score
278 L
9.8 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 357 km (222 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 3 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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