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Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5vsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

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

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Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018

Cooper 1.5

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2021
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    962 km
    597 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
136hp101kW
150hp112kW
Torque
220Nm162lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,135kg2,502lb
1,183kg2,608lb
Gross weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
79.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
38.1s
Calculated
46.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
727km452mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,499cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
3,821mm150in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,727mm68in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,501mm59in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,501mm59in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
-
Trunk volume
211L
380L
Max trunk volume
731L
1,210L
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
40L
50L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
117g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.54,500-6,500 rpm1,480-4,200 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.1 s
46.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI has 14 hp more than Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
1,135 kg
2,502 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
1,183 kg
2,608 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 2018Cooper 1.5
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
213 km/h
132 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 2018Cooper 1.58.0 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI8.3 s

Although Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI has more power, Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI: 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

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 2018Cooper 1.5
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
727 km
452 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
962 km
597 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
213 km/h
132 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 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,821 mm
150.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI 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 2018Cooper 1.5
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.0 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.3 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 2018Cooper 1.5
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
136 hp
101 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,135 kg
2,502 lb
1,183 kg
2,608 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,821 mm
150.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
727 km
452 mi
962 km
597 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
117 g/km
Trunk score
211 L
7.5 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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 2018 Cooper 1.5Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5

  • Is 48 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

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

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 234 km (146 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 169 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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