Car comparison

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

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

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Mini Paceman (R61)

JCW 1.6

218 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

Mini Hatch (R56)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    330 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • 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 economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
218hp163kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,165kg2,568lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
78.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
70.1s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
33.3s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
595km370mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,124mm162in
3,729mm147in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,527mm60in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance
107mm4in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
330L
160L
Max trunk volume
1,080L
680L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
47L
50L
CO2 emissions
184g/km
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,100-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.3 s
32.0 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
218 hp
163 kW
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6 has 34 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) JCW 1.6: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
MiniHatch (R56)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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
1,165 kg
2,568 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
224 km/h
139 mph
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.66.9 s
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.67.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6 and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6: 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
595 km
370 mi
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
218 hp
163 kW
6.9 s
224 km/h
139 mph
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.2 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,124 mm
162.4 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 in
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

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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
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

Mini Paceman (R61) 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,124 mm
162.4 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 in
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
Range score
595 km
370 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
184 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 186 km (116 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 35 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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