Car comparison

Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5vsMini 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 (F65)

Cooper C 1.5

156 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Mini Hatch (R56)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    240 Nm
    177 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,155 kg
    2,546 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
156hp116kW
184hp137kW
Torque
230Nm170lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,155kg2,546lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
88.0s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
69.9s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
37.2s
Calculated
31.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,499cc91cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,036mm159in
3,714mm146in
Width
1,744mm69in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,567mm101in
2,467mm97in
Front track-
1,453mm57in
Rear track-
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
275L
160L
Max trunk volume
925L
680L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
44L
50L
CO2 emissions-
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.54,900-6,500 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,750 rpm
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.2 s
31.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
156 hp
116 kW
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 has 28 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 (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper C 1.5
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
1,155 kg
2,546 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 (F65)Cooper C 1.5
225 km/h
140 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 (F65)Cooper C 1.58.0 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 (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 (F65)Cooper C 1.5
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 (F65)Cooper C 1.5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
159 hp/t
119 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 (F65)Cooper C 1.5
667 km
414 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 (F65)Cooper C 1.5
156 hp
116 kW
8.0 s
225 km/h
140 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 (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
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
3,714 mm
146.2 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 (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
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 (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 (F65)Cooper C 1.5
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.0 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 (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
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
159 hp/t
119 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 (F65)Cooper C 1.5MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
156 hp
116 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,155 kg
2,546 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
-
149 g/km
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper C 1.5

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 km (71 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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