Mini Cooper vs Hyundai i20: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Mini · 2014–2023
Cooper F56
- Power
- 85 kW116 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- 205 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,266 kg
Hyundai · 2020–present
i20 BC3
- Power
- 62 kW84 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 13.1 s
- Top speed
- 173 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,088 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Cooper F56 2 i20 BC3 1
- Family i20 BC3 Boot: 352 l vs 211 l
- Performance Cooper F56 Power per tonne: 67 kW/t vs 57 kW/t
- Running costs Cooper F56 Fuel per year: €890 vs €1,470 (estimated)
In plain words
Mini Cooper has more power: 85 kW (116 PS) against 62 kW (84 PS) for Hyundai i20. Hyundai i20 is lighter by 178 kg (1,088 kg vs 1,266 kg). Hyundai i20 has the bigger boot: 352 l against 211 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €890 (Mini Cooper), €1,470 (Hyundai i20) (estimated). Mini Cooper is the older design (from 2001); Hyundai i20 arrived in 2008. On the catalog figures, the Hyundai i20 is the pick for family; the Mini Cooper is the pick for performance and running costs. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Mini Cooper yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Cooper F56 | i20 BC3 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | B · 501 | C · 444 |
| Power | 38 | 33 |
| Grip | 40 | 40 |
| Handling | 75 | 72 |
| Top speed | 40 | 28 |
| Launch | 34 | 20 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 Cooper F561.5 · diesel · 85 kW (116 PS) 16.69 sat 132 km/h
- 2 i20 BC3petrol · 62 kW (84 PS) 18.48 sat 117 km/h · +1.79 s
Size and weight
| Cooper F56 | i20 BC3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kerb weight | 1,266 kg2,791 lb | 1,088 kg2,399 lb −178 kg −392 lb −14.1% |
| Boot | 211 l7.5 cu ft | 352 l12.4 cu ft +141 l +5.0 cu ft +66.8% |
| Fits a standard garage? | No data | Yes |
Difference vs Cooper F56 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Mini Cooper | Hyundai i20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.5 · diesel · 85 kW (116 PS) | petrol · 62 kW (84 PS) |
| Production years | 2014–2023 | 2020–present |
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Country | United Kingdom | South Korea |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 85 kW (116 PS) 114 hp Better | 62 kW (84 PS) 83 hp |
| Power, all versions | 55–225 kW (75–306 PS) 74–302 hp | 62–88 kW (84–120 PS) 83–118 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 122 Nm 90 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | No data | 13.1 s |
| 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 Better | 173 km/h 107 mph |
| Power per tonne | 67 kW/t 82 hp/ton calculated Better | 57 kW/t 69 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,500 cc 1.5 l | No data |
| Gearbox | manual | No data |
| Drive | No data | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | No data | 4,040 mm 159.1 in |
| Width | No data | 1,775 mm 69.9 in |
| Height | No data | 1,450 mm 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | No data | 2,580 mm 101.6 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,266 kg 2,791 lb | 1,088 kg 2,399 lb Better |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 211 l 7.5 cu ft | 352 l 12.4 cu ft Better |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | No data | 40 l 10.6 gal US |
| 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 | 5.6 l/100 km 42.0 mpg US |
| CO₂ | 123 g/km Better | 127 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | €890/year estimated Better | €1,470/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | No data | 714 km 444 mi estimated |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★☆ (2014) | ★★★★☆ (2021) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (1): Body.
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, €1.75/l petrol.