Abarth 500C vs Mini Cooper: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Abarth · 2014
500C
- Power
- 99 kW135 PS
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- -
Mini · 2014–2023
Cooper F56
- Power
- 85 kW116 PS
- Top speed
- 205 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,266 kg
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
| Abarth 500C | Mini Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.4 · 99 kW (135 PS) | 1.5 · diesel · 85 kW (116 PS) |
| Production years | 2014 | 2014–2023 |
| Body | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Country | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 99 kW (135 PS) 133 hp Better | 85 kW (116 PS) 114 hp |
| Power, all versions | 99–132 kW (135–179 PS) 133–177 hp | 55–225 kW (75–306 PS) 74–302 hp |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 205 km/h 127 mph |
| Power per tonne | No data | 67 kW/t 82 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | No data | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,400 cc 1.4 l | 1,500 cc 1.5 l |
| Gearbox | No data | manual |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 1,266 kg 2,791 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | No data | 211 l 7.5 cu ft |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 6.5 l/100 km 36.2 mpg US | 3.6 l/100 km 65.3 mpg US Better |
| CO₂ | No data | 123 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €890/year estimated |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | No data | ★★★★☆ (2014) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
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.