Car comparison

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6vsMini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6

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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2013
VS

Mini Paceman (R61)

Cooper S 1.6

190 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,165 kg
    2,568 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
260Nm192lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,165kg2,568lb
1,330kg2,932lb
Gross weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
70.1s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
83.2s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
42.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
691km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
3,729mm147in
4,114mm162in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,518mm60in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
124mm5in
Trunk volume
160L
330L
Max trunk volume
680L
1,080L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
47L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.65,500-6,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
42.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
146 km/h
91 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
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
190 hp
142 kW

Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6 has 6 hp more than Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 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
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
1,330 kg
2,932 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
223 km/h
139 mph
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
216 km/h
134 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 1.67.2 s
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.67.7 s

Although Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6 has more power, Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6: 0.5 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
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 (R56)Cooper S 1.6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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
781 km
485 mi
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
691 km
429 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
7.2 s
223 km/h
139 mph
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
216 km/h
134 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/h7.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,729 mm
146.8 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,114 mm
162.0 in
Height
1,518 mm
59.8 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/h7.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.7 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
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,729 mm
146.8 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,114 mm
162.0 in
Height
1,518 mm
59.8 in
Range score
781 km
485 mi
691 km
429 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 (R56) Cooper S 1.6Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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