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Mini Hatch (F66) Cooper C 1.5vsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

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

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Mini Hatch (F66)

Cooper C 1.5

156 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Mini Hatch (F66) Cooper C 1.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (F66)Cooper C 1.5VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
230Nm170lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,369kg3,018lb
Gross weight-
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
84.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
85.4s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
35.7s
Calculated
37.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,499cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
3,876mm153in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,744mm69in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,432mm56in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,620mm103in
Front track-
1,550mm61in
Rear track-
1,518mm60in
Trunk volume
210L
381L
Max trunk volume
725L
1,237L
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank-
50L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (F66)Cooper C 1.5VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.7 s
37.7 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
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F66)Cooper C 1.5
156 hp
116 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Mini Hatch (F66) Cooper C 1.5 has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI and Mini Hatch (F66) Cooper C 1.5: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F66)Cooper C 1.5
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (F66)Cooper C 1.5
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
1,369 kg
3,018 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 (F66)Cooper C 1.5
225 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
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 (F66)Cooper C 1.57.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F66) Cooper C 1.5 and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI: 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 (F66)Cooper C 1.5
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI and Mini Hatch (F66) Cooper C 1.5: 1.5 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 (F66)Cooper C 1.5
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniHatch (F66)Cooper C 1.5
156 hp
116 kW
7.7 s
225 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.0 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 (F66)Cooper C 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,876 mm
152.6 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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 (F66)Cooper C 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI 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 (F66)Cooper C 1.5
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 (F66)Cooper C 1.5
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (F66)Cooper C 1.5VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,876 mm
152.6 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
-
1,064 km
661 mi
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Hatch (F66) Cooper C 1.5Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (F66) Cooper C 1.5

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 34 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 171 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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