Car comparison

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0vsMini Hatch (F66) 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 (F66)

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
  • 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 (F66)Cooper C 1.5
Power
170hp127kW
156hp116kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,230kg2,712lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
1,755kg3,869lb
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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
84.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
33.2s
Calculated
35.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg 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
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Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,023km636mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,005mm158in
3,876mm153in
Width
1,727mm68in
1,744mm69in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,432mm56in
Wheelbase
2,567mm101in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,501mm59in
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Rear track
1,501mm59in
-
Ground clearance
146mm6in
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Trunk volume
278L
210L
Max trunk volume
941L
725L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
44L
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CO2 emissions
112g/km
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0MiniHatch (F66)Cooper C 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.2 s
35.7 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
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
148 km/h
92 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 (F66)Cooper C 1.5
156 hp
116 kW

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0 has 14 hp more than Mini Hatch (F66) Cooper C 1.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F66) 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 (F66)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 (F66)Cooper C 1.5
1,335 kg
2,943 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 (F66)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 (F66)Cooper C 1.57.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F66) Cooper C 1.5: 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 SD 2.0
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F66)Cooper C 1.5
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F66) Cooper C 1.5: 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 SD 2.0
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F66)Cooper C 1.5
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

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 (F66)Cooper C 1.5
156 hp
116 kW
7.7 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 (F66)Cooper C 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,876 mm
152.6 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 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 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 (F66)Cooper C 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 (F66)Cooper C 1.5
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.7 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 (F66)Cooper C 1.5
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (F55)Cooper SD 2.0MiniHatch (F66)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
7.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,876 mm
152.6 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Range score
1,023 km
636 mi
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CO2 score
112 g/km
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Trunk score
278 L
9.8 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 (F55) Cooper SD 2.0Mini Hatch (F66) Cooper C 1.5
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper SD 2.0

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 68 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
  • Largest trunk

Mini Hatch (F66) 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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