Car comparison

Volvo V40 2.0 D4vsMini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

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

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Volvo V40

2.0 D4

177 hp1984 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

Mini Hatch (R56)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,395 km
    867 mi
  • Largest trunk
    496 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • 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
ModelVolvoV402.0 D4MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
177hp132kW
184hp137kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,379kg3,040lb
1,165kg2,568lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
96.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
70.1s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
37.6s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,395km867mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
3,729mm147in
Width
1,802mm71in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,546mm61in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,536mm60in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
496L
160L
Max trunk volume-
680L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
114g/km
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 2.0 D4Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV402.0 D43,500 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm3,750 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
MetricVolvoV402.0 D4MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.6 s
32.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
400 Nm
295 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
1,379 kg
3,040 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
VolvoV402.0 D48.6 s
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.67.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and Volvo V40 2.0 D4: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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 Volvo V40 2.0 D4 and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 2.1 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
1,395 km
867 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW
8.6 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
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
VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.6 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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
VehicleVolvoV402.0 D4MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
177 hp
132 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,395 km
867 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
114 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
496 L
17.5 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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
VehicleVolvo V40 2.0 D4Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 614 km (382 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 336 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 35 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 214 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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