Hyundai i20 BC3 vs Mini Cooper F56: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Hyundai · 2020–present
i20 BC3
- Power
- 88 kW120 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.1 s
- Top speed
- 188 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,165 kg
Mini · 2014–2023
Cooper F56
- Power
- 85 kW116 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- 205 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,266 kg
Photo: Grant.C / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: i20 BC3 2 Cooper F56 1
- Family i20 BC3 Boot: 262 l vs 211 l
- Performance i20 BC3 Power per tonne: 76 kW/t vs 67 kW/t
- Running costs Cooper F56 Fuel per year: €890 vs €1,440 (estimated)
In plain words
Hyundai i20 BC3 has more power: 88 kW (120 PS) against 85 kW (116 PS) for Mini Cooper F56. Hyundai i20 BC3 is lighter by 101 kg (1,165 kg vs 1,266 kg). Hyundai i20 BC3 has the bigger boot: 262 l against 211 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,440 (Hyundai i20 BC3), €890 (Mini Cooper F56) (estimated). Mini Cooper F56 is the older design (from 2014); Hyundai i20 BC3 arrived in 2020. Hyundai i20 BC3 is still in production; Mini Cooper F56 is not. On the catalog figures, the Hyundai i20 BC3 is the pick for family and performance; the Mini Cooper F56 is the pick for running costs. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Mini Cooper F56 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 | i20 BC3 | Cooper F56 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 494 | B · 501 |
| Power | 41 | 38 |
| Grip | 40 | 40 |
| Handling | 72 | 75 |
| Top speed | 34 | 40 |
| Launch | 32 | 34 |
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 · 88 kW (120 PS) 17.21 sat 128 km/h · +0.52 s
Size and weight
| i20 BC3 | Cooper F56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kerb weight | 1,165 kg2,568 lb | 1,266 kg2,791 lb +101 kg +223 lb +8.7% |
| Boot | 262 l9.3 cu ft | 211 l7.5 cu ft −51 l −1.8 cu ft −19.5% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | No data |
Difference vs i20 BC3 (±). 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
| Hyundai i20 BC3 | Mini Cooper F56 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | petrol · 88 kW (120 PS) | 1.5 · diesel · 85 kW (116 PS) |
| Production years | 2020–present | 2014–2023 |
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Country | South Korea | United Kingdom |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 88 kW (120 PS) 118 hp Better | 85 kW (116 PS) 114 hp |
| Power, all versions | 62–88 kW (84–120 PS) 83–118 hp | 55–225 kW (75–306 PS) 74–302 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 172 Nm 127 lb-ft | No data |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 10.1 s | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 188 km/h 117 mph | 205 km/h 127 mph Better |
| Power per tonne | 76 kW/t 92 hp/ton calculated Better | 67 kW/t 82 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | No data | 1,500 cc 1.5 l |
| Gearbox | No data | manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | No data |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,040 mm 159.1 in † | No data |
| Width | 1,775 mm 69.9 in † | No data |
| Height | 1,450 mm 57.1 in † | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm 101.6 in † | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,165 kg 2,568 lb Better | 1,266 kg 2,791 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 262 l 9.3 cu ft Better | 211 l 7.5 cu ft |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 40 l 10.6 gal US | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 5.5 l/100 km 42.8 mpg US | 3.6 l/100 km 65.3 mpg US Better |
| CO₂ | 124 g/km | 123 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,440/year estimated | €890/year estimated Better |
| Range on a full tank | 727 km 452 mi estimated | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★☆ (2021) | ★★★★☆ (2014) |
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 €1.75/l petrol, €1.65/l diesel. † from another version of this generation.