Mini Cooper F56 vs Hyundai i20 BC3: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Mini · 2014–2023
Cooper F56
- Power
- 100 kW136 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- 210 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,284 kg
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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 1 i20 BC3 1
- Family i20 BC3 Boot: 352 l vs 211 l
- Performance Cooper F56 Power per tonne: 78 kW/t vs 57 kW/t
In plain words
Mini Cooper F56 has more power: 100 kW (136 PS) against 62 kW (84 PS) for Hyundai i20 BC3. Hyundai i20 BC3 is lighter by 196 kg (1,088 kg vs 1,284 kg). Hyundai i20 BC3 has the bigger boot: 352 l against 211 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,470 (Mini Cooper F56), €1,470 (Hyundai i20 BC3) (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; the Mini Cooper F56 is the pick for performance. 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 | Cooper F56 | i20 BC3 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | B · 527 | C · 444 |
| Power | 42 | 33 |
| Grip | 40 | 40 |
| Handling | 75 | 72 |
| Top speed | 42 | 28 |
| Launch | 41 | 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 · petrol · 100 kW (136 PS) 16.02 sat 138 km/h
- 2 i20 BC3petrol · 62 kW (84 PS) 18.48 sat 117 km/h · +2.46 s
Size and weight
| Cooper F56 | i20 BC3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kerb weight | 1,284 kg2,831 lb | 1,088 kg2,399 lb −196 kg −432 lb −15.3% |
| 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 F56 | Hyundai i20 BC3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.5 · petrol · 100 kW (136 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. | 100 kW (136 PS) 134 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. | 210 km/h 130 mph Better | 173 km/h 107 mph |
| Power per tonne | 78 kW/t 95 hp/ton calculated Better | 57 kW/t 69 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,500 cc 1.5 l | 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. | 1,284 kg 2,831 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. | 5.6 l/100 km 42.0 mpg US | 5.6 l/100 km 42.0 mpg US |
| CO₂ | 128 g/km | 127 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,470/year estimated | €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 (4): Body, Fuel, Fuel consumption, Fuel cost per year.
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.