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Mini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V · Stage 3vsMini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V · Stage 2vsMini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V · Stage 1vsMini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V

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Mini Hatch (R50/R53)

Cooper S 1.6 i 16V

170 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualSuperchargedHatchback2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Mini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 3) 241 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph
  • Most powerful
    241 hp
    180 kW
  • Highest torque
    319 Nm
    235 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,140 kg
    2,513 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    581 km
    361 mi
  • Largest trunk
    150 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 3)241 hpMiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 2)213 hpMiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 1)194 hpMiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V170 hp
Power
241hp180kW+71 hp
213hp158kW+43 hp
194hp145kW+24 hp
170hp127kW
Torque
319Nm235lb-ft+99 Nm
282Nm208lb-ft+62 Nm
255Nm188lb-ft+35 Nm
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,140kg2,513lb
1,140kg2,513lb
1,140kg2,513lb
1,140kg2,513lb
Gross weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,570kg3,461lb
1,570kg3,461lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
+33 km/h
246 km/h
153 mph
+24 km/h
240 km/h
149 mph
+18 km/h
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
63.6s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-7.8 s
Calculated
68.2s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph-3.2 s
Calculated
71.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph+0.2 s
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s-1.4 s
6.3s-0.9 s
6.7s-0.5 s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
19.5s-13.4 s
Calculated
22.6s-10.3 s
Calculated
25.2s-7.7 s
Calculated
32.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s-1.3 s
Calculated
6.0s-0.9 s
Calculated
6.3s-0.5 s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s-1.3 s
Calculated
14.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
14.7s-0.5 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
581km361mi
Calculated
581km361mi
Calculated
581km361mi
Calculated
581km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
3,655mm144in
3,655mm144in
3,655mm144in
3,655mm144in
Width
1,688mm66in
1,688mm66in
1,688mm66in
1,688mm66in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,428mm56in
1,428mm56in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,467mm97in
2,467mm97in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,453mm57in
1,453mm57in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,460mm57in
1,460mm57in
1,460mm57in
1,460mm57in
Trunk volume
150L
150L
150L
150L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 3) 241 hpMini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 2) 213 hpMini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 1) 194 hpMini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V 170 hpPowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 3) 241 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 2) 213 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 1) 194 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V 170 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 3)241 hp6,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 2)213 hp6,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 1)194 hp6,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V170 hp6,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 3)241 hpMiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 2)213 hpMiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 1)194 hpMiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V170 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.3 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.5 s
22.6 s
25.2 s
32.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.4 s
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.1 s
12.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.3 s
14.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
165 km/h
102 mph
160 km/h
100 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Mini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 3) 241 hp has 71 hp more than Mini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V 170 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V 170 hp and Mini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 3) 241 hp: 71 hp (53 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 3) 241 hp and Mini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V 170 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 2) 213 hp and Mini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 1) 194 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 3)241 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 2)213 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 1)194 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V170 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 3)241 hp
241 hp
180 kW
5.8 s
255 km/h
158 mph
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 2)213 hp
213 hp
158 kW
6.3 s
246 km/h
153 mph
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 1)194 hp
194 hp
145 kW
6.7 s
240 km/h
149 mph
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V170 hp
170 hp
127 kW
7.2 s
222 km/h
138 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 (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 3)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
3,655 mm
143.9 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 2)213 hp
Power
213 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
3,655 mm
143.9 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 1)194 hp
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
3,655 mm
143.9 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
3,655 mm
143.9 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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 (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 3)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 2)213 hp
Power
213 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 1)194 hp
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Mini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 3) 241 hp 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 (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 3)241 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
5.8 s
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 2)213 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.3 s
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 1)194 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.7 s
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V170 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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 (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 3)241 hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 2)213 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 1)194 hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V170 hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 3)241 hpMiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 2)213 hpMiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 1)194 hpMiniHatch (R50/R53)Cooper S 1.6 i 16V170 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
213 hp
158 kW
194 hp
145 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
319 Nm
235 lb-ft
282 Nm
208 lb-ft
255 Nm
188 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,140 kg
2,513 lb
1,140 kg
2,513 lb
1,140 kg
2,513 lb
1,140 kg
2,513 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
3,655 mm
143.9 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
3,655 mm
143.9 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
3,655 mm
143.9 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
3,655 mm
143.9 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
581 km
361 mi
581 km
361 mi
581 km
361 mi
581 km
361 mi
Trunk score
150 L
5.3 cu ft
150 L
5.3 cu ft
150 L
5.3 cu ft
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 3) 241 hpMini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 2) 213 hpMini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 1) 194 hpMini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V 170 hp
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,258 LC/year2,258 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (R50/R53) Cooper S 1.6 i 16V (Stage 3) 241 hp

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 37 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Largest trunk

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