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Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018 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 (F56) · Facelift 2018

Cooper SD 2.0

170 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2018
VS

Mini Hatch (F65)

Cooper C 1.5

156 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,048 km
    651 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
Power
170hp127kW
156hp116kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,240kg2,734lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
76.4s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
88.0s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
32.7s
Calculated
37.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,048km651mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
3,850mm152in
4,036mm159in
Width
1,727mm68in
1,744mm69in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,464mm58in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,567mm101in
Front track
1,485mm58in
-
Rear track
1,485mm58in
-
Ground clearance
143mm6in
-
Trunk volume
211L
275L
Max trunk volume-
925L
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
44L
44L
CO2 emissions
110g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.04,000 rpm1,500-2,500 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.7 s
37.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 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
12.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
156 hp
116 kW

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 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 (F56) Facelift 2018 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
1,240 kg
2,734 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.07.2 s
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.58.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5: 0.8 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 SD 2.0
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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 (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0 and Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5: 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)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
1,048 km
651 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW
7.2 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,850 mm
151.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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 (F56) Facelift 2018 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)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.2 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper 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
7.2 s
8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,850 mm
151.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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
1,048 km
651 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
110 g/km
-
Trunk score
211 L
7.5 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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.

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 SD 2.0Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 381 km (237 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5

  • Has 64 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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