Car comparison

Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0vsMini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

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

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Mini Hatch (F56)

Cooper SD 2.0

170 hp1995 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

Mini Hatch (R56)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0

  • Fastest top speed
    227 km/h
    141 mph
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    106 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Largest trunk
    211 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Lightest
    1,165 kg
    2,568 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
170hp127kW
184hp137kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,175kg2,590lb
1,165kg2,568lb
Gross weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
70.1s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
31.6s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
3,821mm150in
3,729mm147in
Width
1,727mm68in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,485mm58in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
211L
160L
Max trunk volume-
680L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
44L
50L
CO2 emissions
106g/km
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.04,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.6 s
32.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 has 14 hp more than Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0 and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
1,175 kg
2,590 lb
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
1,165 kg
2,568 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)Cooper SD 2.0
227 km/h
141 mph
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
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)Cooper SD 2.07.3 s
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.67.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0: 0.1 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)Cooper SD 2.0
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0 and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 2.4 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)Cooper SD 2.0
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
1,100 km
684 mi
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW
7.3 s
227 km/h
141 mph
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.2 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)Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 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
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 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

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)Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Mini Hatch (F56) 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 (F56)Cooper SD 2.0
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
7.3 s
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.2 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)Cooper SD 2.0
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (F56)Cooper SD 2.0MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
170 hp
127 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,175 kg
2,590 lb
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
Fuel consumption
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
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
Range score
1,100 km
684 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
106 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
211 L
7.5 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 (F56) Cooper SD 2.0Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.00 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.27 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used600 L159 US gal132 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,050 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F56) Cooper SD 2.0

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 319 km (198 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 51 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 43 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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