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Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 · Stage 3vsMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 · Stage 2vsMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 · Stage 1vsMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

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

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Mini Roadster (R59)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    276 hp
    206 kW
  • Highest torque
    403 Nm
    297 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    229 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    153 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    240 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3)276 hpMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 2)239 hpMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 1)217 hpMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6184 hp
Power
276hp206kW+92 hp
239hp178kW+55 hp
217hp162kW+33 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
403Nm297lb-ft+143 Nm
351Nm259lb-ft+91 Nm
317Nm234lb-ft+57 Nm
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,205kg2,657lb
1,205kg2,657lb
1,205kg2,657lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
+48 km/h
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
+27 km/h
242 km/h
150 mph
+20 km/h
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
71.0s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph-3.8 s
Calculated
71.6s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph-3.2 s
Calculated
74.5s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph-0.3 s
Calculated
74.8s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s-1.6 s
6.1s-1.1 s
6.5s-0.7 s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
18.3s-15.6 s
Calculated
22.3s-11.7 s
Calculated
24.9s-9.0 s
Calculated
33.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
3,734mm147in
3,734mm147in
3,734mm147in
3,734mm147in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,683mm66in
1,683mm66in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,390mm55in
1,390mm55in
1,390mm55in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,467mm97in
2,467mm97in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,453mm57in
1,453mm57in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,461mm58in
1,461mm58in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance
134mm5in
134mm5in
134mm5in
134mm5in
Trunk volume
240L
240L
240L
240L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
153g/km
153g/km
153g/km
153g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3) 276 hpMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 2) 239 hpMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 1) 217 hpMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 184 hpPowerTorque
  • Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3) 276 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 2) 239 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 1) 217 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3)276 hp5,500 rpm1,730-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 2)239 hp5,500 rpm1,730-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 1)217 hp5,500 rpm1,730-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6184 hp5,500 rpm1,730-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3)276 hpMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 2)239 hpMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 1)217 hpMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
22.3 s
24.9 s
33.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
249 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.2 s
14.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
165 km/h
103 mph
160 km/h
100 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3) 276 hp has 92 hp more than Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 184 hp and Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3) 276 hp: 92 hp (69 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3)276 hp
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 2)239 hp
249 km/h
155 mph
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 1)217 hp
242 km/h
150 mph
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6184 hp
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3) 276 hp and Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 184 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 2) 239 hp and Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 1) 217 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3)276 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 2)239 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 1)217 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6184 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3)276 hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 2)239 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 1)217 hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6184 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3)276 hp
276 hp
206 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 2)239 hp
239 hp
178 kW
6.1 s
249 km/h
155 mph
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 1)217 hp
217 hp
162 kW
6.5 s
242 km/h
150 mph
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.2 s
222 km/h
138 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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3) 276 hp 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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3)276 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.6 s
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 2)239 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.1 s
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 1)217 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.5 s
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6184 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3)276 hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 2)239 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 1)217 hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6184 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3)276 hpMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 2)239 hpMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 1)217 hpMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6184 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
239 hp
178 kW
217 hp
162 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
403 Nm
297 lb-ft
351 Nm
259 lb-ft
317 Nm
234 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Range score
758 km
471 mi
758 km
471 mi
758 km
471 mi
758 km
471 mi
CO2 score
153 g/km
153 g/km
153 g/km
153 g/km
Trunk score
240 L
8.5 cu ft
240 L
8.5 cu ft
240 L
8.5 cu ft
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3) 276 hpMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 2) 239 hpMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 1) 217 hpMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 184 hp
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 52 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 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
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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