Car comparison

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6vsVolvo V40 2.0 D4

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

Volvo V40

2.0 D4

177 hp1984 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,154 km
    717 mi
  • Largest trunk
    496 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Lightest
    1,165 kg
    2,568 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
184hp137kW
177hp132kW
Torque
260Nm192lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,165kg2,568lb
1,398kg3,082lb
Gross weight
1,615kg3,560lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
70.1s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
44.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
1,154km717mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,729mm147in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,536mm60in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
160L
496L
Max trunk volume
680L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
136g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6Volvo V40 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 2.0 D4: 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
VolvoV402.0 D43,500 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6VolvoV402.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
44.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
144 km/h
89 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 has 7 hp more than Volvo V40 2.0 D4.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 2.0 D4 and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 7 hp (5 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
400 Nm
295 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
1,398 kg
3,082 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
215 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
VolvoV402.0 D48.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and Volvo V40 2.0 D4: 1.1 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
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolvoV402.0 D4
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 2.0 D4 and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 1.2 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
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
VolvoV402.0 D4
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
1,154 km
717 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW
8.3 s
215 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.3 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
184 hp
137 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
1,398 kg
3,082 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
781 km
485 mi
1,154 km
717 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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 1.6Volvo V40 2.0 D4
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 233 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 373 km (232 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 336 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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