Car comparison

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6vsMini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5

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 (F56) · Facelift 2018

Cooper 1.5

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,140 kg
    2,513 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5

  • 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
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    211 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
184hp137kW
136hp101kW
Torque
260Nm192lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,140kg2,513lb
1,160kg2,557lb
Gross weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
74.5s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
46.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
3,729mm147in
3,821mm150in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,501mm59in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
143mm6in
Trunk volume
160L
211L
Max trunk volume
680L
731L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
40L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
119g/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 (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5: 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.54,500-6,500 rpm1,480-4,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 s
46.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
145 km/h
90 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 has 48 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 Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 48 hp (36 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
220 Nm
162 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
1,160 kg
2,557 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
210 km/h
130 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.58.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5: 1.0 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 0.6 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
117 hp/t
87 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
862 km
536 mi
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
769 km
478 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW
8.0 s
210 km/h
130 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 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

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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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 (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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
184 hp
137 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
8.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,140 kg
2,513 lb
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
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
Range score
862 km
536 mi
769 km
478 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 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.

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 (R56) Cooper S 1.6Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 93 km (58 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5

  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 51 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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