Car comparison

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6vsRenault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

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

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Mini Hatch (R56)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012
VS

Renault Clio III (PHASE II)

RS 2.0 16V

201 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Highest torque
    240 Nm
    177 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,130 kg
    2,491 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Most powerful
    201 hp
    150 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    288 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
184hp137kW
201hp150kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
215Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,130kg2,491lb
1,204kg2,654lb
Gross weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
69.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
73.4s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
3,714mm146in
4,017mm158in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,769mm70in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
160L
288L
Max trunk volume
680L
1,038L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V7,100 rpm5,400 rpm7,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
31.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
201 hp
150 kW

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V has 17 hp more than Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
215 Nm
159 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
1,130 kg
2,491 lb
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
1,204 kg
2,654 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
228 km/h
142 mph
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
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 (R56)Cooper S 1.67.0 s
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 0.1 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
862 km
536 mi
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.0 s
228 km/h
142 mph
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
201 hp
150 kW
6.9 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,017 mm
158.1 in
Height
1,484 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.0 s
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.9 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
184 hp
137 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,130 kg
2,491 lb
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,017 mm
158.1 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
671 km
417 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
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Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 (R56) Cooper S 1.6Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 74 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 191 km (119 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 128 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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