Car comparison

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6vsMini Paceman (R61) JCW 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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2013
VS

Mini Paceman (R61)

JCW 1.6

218 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Lightest
    1,140 kg
    2,513 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    330 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
184hp137kW
218hp163kW
Torque
260Nm192lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,140kg2,513lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
79.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
32.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
635km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
3,729mm147in
4,124mm162in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,527mm60in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
107mm4in
Trunk volume
160L
330L
Max trunk volume
680L
1,080L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
47L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
172g/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) JCW 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 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)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,100-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 s
32.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
153 km/h
95 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)JCW 1.6
218 hp
163 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
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
300 Nm
221 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
1,140 kg
2,513 lb
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
1,400 kg
3,086 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
226 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6 and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 0.1 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6: 1.6 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
635 km
395 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
218 hp
163 kW
6.9 s
226 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
3,729 mm
146.8 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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

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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.0 s
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,140 kg
2,513 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
4,124 mm
162.4 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
635 km
395 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
172 g/km
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 227 km (141 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 36 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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