Car comparison

Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper S 2.0vsMini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6

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

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Mini Hatch (F65)

Cooper S 2.0

204 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Mini Hatch (R56)

JCW 1.6

211 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper S 2.0

  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    275 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,130 kg
    2,491 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    704 km
    438 mi
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
Power
204hp152kW
211hp157kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,355kg2,987lb
1,130kg2,491lb
Gross weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
66.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
704km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu 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-
165g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper S 2.0Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper S 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.05,000-6,500 rpm1,450-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,000-5,300 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
24.4 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
204 hp
152 kW
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW

Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6 has 7 hp more than Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper S 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper S 2.0 and Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
1,130 kg
2,491 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 S 2.0
242 km/h
150 mph
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
238 km/h
148 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 S 2.06.8 s
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.66.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6 and Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper S 2.0: 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 (F65)Cooper S 2.0
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 S 2.0
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
647 km
402 mi
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
704 km
438 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
204 hp
152 kW
6.8 s
242 km/h
150 mph
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW
6.5 s
238 km/h
148 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 S 2.0
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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 S 2.0
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 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 S 2.0
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.5 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 S 2.0
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
Power
204 hp
152 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
1,130 kg
2,491 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
647 km
402 mi
704 km
438 mi
CO2 score
-
165 g/km
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 S 2.0Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper S 2.0

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 57 km (36 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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