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Mini Cooper vs Abarth 500C: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Mini Cooper

Mini · 2014–2023

Cooper F56

B PI 501

Power
85 kW116 PS
Top speed
205 km/h
Kerb mass
1,266 kg

Abarth 500C

Abarth · 2014

500C

Power
99 kW135 PS
Top speed
-
Kerb mass
-

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In plain words

Abarth 500C has more power: 99 kW (135 PS) against 85 kW (116 PS) for Mini Cooper. Mini Cooper is the older design (from 2001); Abarth 500C arrived in 2010. Mini Cooper is still in production; Abarth 500C is not. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Abarth 500C yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Full specifications

Mini CooperAbarth 500C
General
Version 1.5 · diesel · 85 kW (116 PS) 1.4 · 99 kW (135 PS)
Production years 2014–2023 2014
Body Hatchback Convertible
Country United Kingdom Italy
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 85 kW (116 PS) 114 hp 99 kW (135 PS) 133 hp Better
Power, all versions 55–225 kW (75–306 PS) 74–302 hp 99–132 kW (135–179 PS) 133–177 hp
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. 205 km/h 127 mph No data
Power per tonne 67 kW/t 82 hp/ton calculated No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel No data
Engine 1,500 cc 1.5 l 1,400 cc 1.4 l
Gearbox manual No data
Dimensions and weight
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,266 kg 2,791 lb No data
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 211 l 7.5 cu ft No data
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. 3.6 l/100 km 65.3 mpg US Better 6.5 l/100 km 36.2 mpg US
CO₂ 123 g/km No data
Fuel cost per year €890/year estimated No data
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★☆ (2014) No data

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.65/l diesel.