Which MINI Cooper Version Should You Buy?
The right MINI Cooper depends on whether you prioritize low fuel consumption, everyday performance, maximum speed, or electric power. Among the listed cars, the 2021–2024 1.5 MT Cooper offers a balanced 136 hp, 220 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 7.9 seconds, and combined consumption of 4.6 l/100 km.
The right MINI Cooper depends on whether you prioritize low fuel consumption, everyday performance, maximum speed, or electric power. Among the listed cars, the 2021–2024 1.5 MT Cooper offers a balanced 136 hp, 220 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 7.9 seconds, and combined consumption of 4.6 l/100 km. Performance buyers can consider the 2021–2024 2.0 AT John Cooper Works, with 231 hp and a 6.1-second acceleration time, or the fourth-generation JCW 2.0 DCT, which also produces 231 hp and reaches 250 km/h. For low measured fuel consumption, the third-generation 1.5 MT diesel with 95 hp records 3.5 l/100 km combined. Electric choices range from the 184 hp AT Cooper SE to the fourth-generation 258 hp AT.
MINI Cooper generations and the changes that matter
The first generation ran from 2001 to 2006 as a Mini 3-doors, with 10 versions in the database. Its selection ranges from a 75 hp diesel 1.4 MT to 210 and 218 hp compressor gasoline versions both named 1.6 MT. The ordinary 90 and 116 hp gasoline 1.6 MT versions use 5-speed Manual gearboxes, while the more powerful variants use 6-speed Manual or Automatic transmissions. Every listed first-generation version is FWD.
The second generation ran from 2006 to 2010 as a Mini 3-doors and contained 16 versions. The displayed choices include naturally aspirated gasoline, turbo gasoline, and turbo diesel engines. Its restyling ran from 2010 to 2014, remained a Mini 3-doors, and contained 15 versions. The restyled range added listed outputs as high as 218 hp and a 2.0-liter diesel with 143 hp, while measured combined consumption spans from 3.8 l/100 km for diesel 1.6 MT versions to 7.1 l/100 km for the 211 hp 1.6 AT and 218 hp 1.6 MT.
The third generation ran from 2013 to 2020 as a Mini 5-doors and contained 26 versions. Its first restyling ran from 2018 to 2022, also with 26 versions, and its second restyling ran from 2021 to 2024 with 11 versions. Across the supplied third-generation data, buyers can choose Gasoline, Diesel, or Electro power, plus Manual, Automatic, and Robotic gearboxes. The later selection includes 1.5 MT Cooper, 1.5 AT Cooper, 2.0 MT Cooper S, 2.0 AT Cooper S, 2.0 AT John Cooper Works, and AT Cooper SE.
The fourth generation began in 2023 as a Cabrio and has 11 versions in the data. Its listed choices include 156, 163, 204, and 231 hp Gasoline versions, together with 184, 218, and 258 hp Electro versions. All are FWD, and the listed gearbox types are Robotic or Automatic.
MINI Cooper engine options and specs
Repeated names are separated below by output or period. Exact database names are preserved.
| Generation or period | Exact version | Engine specs | Output | Gearbox and drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First, 2001–2006 | 1.4 MT | 1364 cc Diesel, 4 Inline, Turbo | 75 hp, 180 Nm | 5-speed Manual, FWD |
| First, 2001–2006 | 1.6 MT (90 hp) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, No boost | 90 hp, 140 Nm | 5-speed Manual, FWD |
| First, 2001–2006 | 1.6 CVT (90 hp) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, No boost | 90 hp, 140 Nm | Variable, FWD |
| First, 2001–2006 | 1.6 MT (116 hp) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, No boost | 116 hp, 150 Nm | 5-speed Manual, FWD |
| First, 2001–2006 | 1.6 CVT (116 hp) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, No boost | 116 hp, 150 Nm | Variable, FWD |
| First, 2001–2006 | 1.6 MT (163 hp) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 163 hp, 220 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| First, 2001–2006 | 1.6 MT (170 hp) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 170 hp, 220 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| First, 2001–2006 | 1.6 AT | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 170 hp, 220 Nm | 6-speed Automatic, FWD |
| First, 2001–2006 | 1.6 MT (210 hp) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Compressor | 210 hp, 245 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| First, 2001–2006 | 1.6 MT (218 hp) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Compressor | 218 hp, 250 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Second, 2006–2010 | 1.4 MT (75 hp) | 1397 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, No boost | 75 hp, 120 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Second, 2006–2010 | 1.4 MT (95 hp) | 1364 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, No boost | 95 hp, 140 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Second, 2006–2010 | 1.4 AT | 1364 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, No boost | 95 hp, 140 Nm | 6-speed Automatic, FWD |
| Second, 2006–2010 | 1.6 MT (90 hp Diesel) | 1598 cc Diesel, 4 Inline, Turbo | 90 hp, 215 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Second, 2006–2010 | 1.6 CVT | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, No boost | 98 hp, 153 Nm | Variable, FWD |
| Second, 2006–2010 | 1.6 MT (109 hp) | 1560 cc Diesel, 4 Inline, Turbo | 109 hp, 260 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Second, 2006–2010 | 1.6 AT (109 hp) | 1560 cc Diesel, 4 Inline, Turbo | 109 hp, 260 Nm | 6-speed Automatic, FWD |
| Second, 2006–2010 | 1.6 MT (175 hp) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 175 hp, 240 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Second, 2006–2010 | 1.6 AT (175 hp) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 175 hp, 240 Nm | 6-speed Automatic, FWD |
| Second, 2006–2010 | 1.6 MT (211 hp, 95 fuel) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 211 hp, 260 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Second, 2006–2010 | 1.6 MT (211 hp, 98 fuel) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 211 hp, 260 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Second, 2006–2010 | 1.6 AT (211 hp) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 211 hp, 260 Nm | 6-speed Automatic, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2010–2014 | 1.6 MT (75 hp) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, No boost | 75 hp, 140 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2010–2014 | 1.6 MT (90 hp Diesel) | 1598 cc Diesel, 4 Inline, Turbo | 90 hp, 215 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2010–2014 | 1.6 AT (98 hp) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, No boost | 98 hp, 153 Nm | 6-speed Automatic, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2010–2014 | 1.6 MT (109 hp) | 1560 cc Diesel, 4 Inline, Turbo | 109 hp, 260 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2010–2014 | 1.6 AT (109 hp) | 1560 cc Diesel, 4 Inline, Turbo | 109 hp, 260 Nm | 6-speed Automatic, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2010–2014 | 2.0 MT | 1995 cc Diesel, 4 Inline, Turbo | 143 hp, 305 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2010–2014 | 2.0 AT | 1995 cc Diesel, 4 Inline, Turbo | 143 hp, 305 Nm | 6-speed Automatic, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2010–2014 | 1.6 MT (184 hp) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 184 hp, 240 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2010–2014 | 1.6 AT (184 hp) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 184 hp, 240 Nm | 6-speed Automatic, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2010–2014 | 1.6 MT (211 hp) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 211 hp, 260 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2010–2014 | 1.6 AT (211 hp) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 211 hp, 260 Nm | 6-speed Automatic, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2010–2014 | 1.6 MT (218 hp) | 1598 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 218 hp, not measured | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Third, 2013–2020 | 1.2 MT (75 hp) | 1198 cc Gasoline, 3 Inline, Turbo | 75 hp, 150 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Third, 2013–2020 | 1.2 MT (102 hp) | 1198 cc Gasoline, 3 Inline, Turbo | 102 hp, 180 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Third, 2013–2020 | 1.2 AT | 1198 cc Gasoline, 3 Inline, Turbo | 102 hp, 180 Nm | 6-speed Automatic, FWD |
| Third, 2013–2020 | 1.5 MT (95 hp Diesel) | 1496 cc Diesel, 3 Inline, Turbo | 95 hp, 220 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Third, 2013–2020 | 1.5 MT (116 hp Diesel) | 1496 cc Diesel, 3 Inline, Turbo | 116 hp, 270 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Third, 2013–2020 | 1.5 AT (116 hp Diesel) | 1496 cc Diesel, 3 Inline, Turbo | 116 hp, 270 Nm | 6-speed Automatic, FWD |
| Third, 2013–2020 | 1.5 MT (136 hp) | 1499 cc Gasoline, 3 Inline, Turbo | 136 hp, 220 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Third, 2013–2020 | 1.5 AT (136 hp) | 1499 cc Gasoline, 3 Inline, Turbo | 136 hp, 220 Nm | 6-speed Automatic, FWD |
| Third, 2013–2020 | 2.0 MT (170 hp Diesel) | 1995 cc Diesel, 4 Inline, Turbo | 170 hp, 360 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Third, 2013–2020 | 2.0 AT (170 hp Diesel) | 1995 cc Diesel, 4 Inline, Turbo | 170 hp, 360 Nm | 6-speed Automatic, FWD |
| Third, 2013–2020 | 2.0 MT (192 hp) | 1998 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 192 hp, 280 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Third, 2013–2020 | 2.0 AT (192 hp) | 1998 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 192 hp, 280 Nm | 6-speed Automatic, FWD |
| First restyling, 2018–2022 | 1.5 MT (75 hp Gasoline) | 1499 cc Gasoline, 3 Inline, Turbo | 75 hp, 160 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| First restyling, 2018–2022 | 1.5 MT (95 hp Diesel) | 1496 cc Diesel, 3 Inline, Turbo | 95 hp, 220 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| First restyling, 2018–2022 | 1.5 MT (102 hp) | 1499 cc Gasoline, 3 Inline, Turbo | 102 hp, 190 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| First restyling, 2018–2022 | 1.5 DCT Mini One | 1499 cc Gasoline, 3 Inline, Turbo | 102 hp, 193 Nm | 7-speed Robotic, FWD |
| First restyling, 2018–2022 | 1.5 MT (116 hp Diesel) | 1496 cc Diesel, 3 Inline, Turbo | 116 hp, 270 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| First restyling, 2018–2022 | 1.5 DSG | 1496 cc Diesel, 3 Inline, Turbo | 116 hp, 270 Nm | 7-speed Robotic, FWD |
| First restyling, 2018–2022 | 1.5 MT (136 hp, 1085 kg) | 1499 cc Gasoline, 3 Inline, Turbo | 136 hp, 220 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| First restyling, 2018–2022 | 1.5 MT (136 hp, 1145 kg) | 1499 cc Gasoline, 3 Inline, Turbo | 136 hp, 220 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| First restyling, 2018–2022 | 1.5 Mini Copper | 1499 cc Gasoline, 3 Inline, Turbo | 136 hp, 220 Nm | 7-speed Robotic, FWD |
| First restyling, 2018–2022 | 2.0 AT (170 hp Diesel) | 1995 cc Diesel, 4 Inline, Turbo | 170 hp, 360 Nm | 8-speed Automatic, FWD |
| First restyling, 2018–2022 | 2.0 MT (192 hp) | 1998 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 192 hp, 280 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| First restyling, 2018–2022 | 2.0 Mini Cooper S | 1998 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 192 hp, 285 Nm | 7-speed Robotic, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2021–2024 | 1.5 AT One | 1499 cc Gasoline, 3 Inline, boost not measured | 102 hp, 193 Nm | 7-speed Robotic, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2021–2024 | 1.5 MT Cooper (1085 kg) | 1499 cc Gasoline, 3 Inline, Turbo | 136 hp, 220 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2021–2024 | 1.5 MT Cooper (1220 kg) | 1499 cc Gasoline, 3 Inline, Turbo | 136 hp, 220 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2021–2024 | 1.5 AT Cooper (1190 kg) | 1499 cc Gasoline, 3 Inline, Turbo | 136 hp, 220 Nm | 7-speed Robotic, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2021–2024 | 1.5 AT Cooper (1250 kg) | 1499 cc Gasoline, 3 Inline, Turbo | 136 hp, 220 Nm | 7-speed Robotic, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2021–2024 | 2.0 AT Cooper S (178 hp) | 1998 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 178 hp, 285 Nm | 7-speed Robotic, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2021–2024 | 2.0 MT Cooper S | 1998 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 192 hp, 280 Nm | 6-speed Manual, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2021–2024 | 2.0 AT Cooper S (192 hp) | 1998 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 192 hp, 280 Nm | 7-speed Robotic, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2021–2024 | 2.0 AT John Cooper Works | 1998 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 231 hp, 320 Nm | 8-speed Automatic, FWD |
| Second restyling, 2022–2024 | AT Cooper SE | Electro; cylinders, layout, boost and displacement not measured | 184 hp, 270 Nm | 1-speed Automatic, FWD |
| Fourth, from 2023 | 1.5 Steptronic (8.0 seconds) | 1499 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 156 hp, 230 Nm | 7-speed Robotic, FWD |
| Fourth, from 2023 | 1.5 Steptronic (7.7 seconds) | 1499 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 156 hp, 230 Nm | 7-speed Robotic, FWD |
| Fourth, from 2024 | 2.0 Steptronic (163 hp) | 1998 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 163 hp, 250 Nm | 7-speed Robotic, FWD |
| Fourth, from 2024 | 2.0 Steptronic (204 hp, kerb weight not measured) | 1998 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 204 hp, 300 Nm | 7-speed Robotic, FWD |
| Fourth, from 2024 | 2.0 Steptronic (204 hp, 1355 kg) | 1998 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 204 hp, 300 Nm | 7-speed Robotic, FWD |
| Fourth, from 2024 | JCW 2.0 DCT (6.2 seconds) | 1998 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 231 hp, 380 Nm | 7-speed Robotic, FWD |
| Fourth, from 2024 | JCW 2.0 DCT (6.1 seconds) | 1998 cc Gasoline, 4 Inline, Turbo | 231 hp, 380 Nm | 7-speed Robotic, FWD |
| Fourth, from 2024 | E AT | Electro; cylinders, layout, boost and displacement not measured | 184 hp, 290 Nm | Automatic, FWD |
| Fourth, from 2024 | SE AT | Electro; cylinders, layout, boost and displacement not measured | 218 hp, 330 Nm | Automatic, FWD |
| Fourth, from 2024 | AT | Electro; cylinders, layout, boost and displacement not measured | 258 hp, 350 Nm | 1-speed Automatic, FWD |
MINI Cooper performance, mpg, and economy
The strongest acceleration figure in the supplied data belongs to the fourth-generation AT: 0–100 km/h takes 5.9 seconds and top speed is 200 km/h. The fourth-generation JCW 2.0 DCT takes either 6.1 or 6.2 seconds depending on the listed version, but reaches 250 km/h. The 2021–2024 2.0 AT John Cooper Works takes 6.1 seconds and reaches 246 km/h.
The later everyday gasoline choices trade some speed for lower measured consumption. The 2021–2024 1.5 MT Cooper produces 136 hp, reaches 210 km/h, takes 7.9 seconds to reach 100 km/h, and records 5.7 l/100 km urban, 3.8 extra-urban, and 4.6 combined. A 1250 kg 1.5 AT Cooper takes 8.1 seconds, reaches 207 km/h, and records 6.1, 4.2, and 4.9 l/100 km respectively. The 1190 kg 1.5 AT Cooper takes 7.9 seconds, reaches 210 km/h, and records 6.0, 4.1, and 4.8 l/100 km.
For the lowest measured combined fuel figure, the 2013–2020 95 hp diesel 1.5 MT records 3.5 l/100 km, versus 3.7 for the 116 hp diesel 1.5 MT and 3.9 for the matching 1.5 AT. The 95 hp version takes 11.4 seconds to reach 100 km/h; the 116 hp Manual cuts that by 2.0 seconds, while increasing combined consumption by 0.2 l/100 km.
Where the database gives no consumption, acceleration, or top-speed figure, that parameter is not measured. This applies to numerous 2018–2022 versions and to some fourth-generation versions; a missing figure should not be interpreted as zero.
MINI Cooper dimensions, weight, clearance, tank, and wheels
The first-generation listed cars have 120 mm of ground clearance and a 50-liter tank. Their kerb weights run from 1065 kg for the 90 hp 1.6 MT to 1160 kg for the 170 hp 1.6 AT, while gross weights run from 1400 kg for the 218 hp 1.6 MT to 1590 kg for the 170 hp 1.6 AT.
The second-generation examples use 50-liter tanks. Listed ground clearance varies from 130 to 140 mm in both the original and restyled data, with one 98 hp restyled 1.6 AT listed at 139 mm. In the restyled range, kerb weight spans 1080–1260 kg and gross weight spans 1520–1725 kg.
The initial third-generation versions use 40-liter tanks and have either 124 or 146 mm of clearance. The 2021–2024 second restyling also uses a 40-liter tank and 124 mm of clearance; kerb weight ranges from 1085 kg for one 1.5 MT Cooper to 1365 kg for AT Cooper SE, while gross weight ranges from 1565 to 1775 kg.
Fourth-generation gasoline versions use a 44-liter tank. Their ground clearance is not measured. Listed kerb weights range from 1320 kg for 1.5 Steptronic to 1405 kg for one JCW 2.0 DCT; electric kerb weights are 1615 kg for E AT, 1680 kg for SE AT, and 1725 kg for AT. Wheel sizes are not measured for these versions. Across the entire dataset, the only specified wheel choices are 175/65 R15 and 195/55 R16 for the 2018–2022 1.5 Mini Copper.
Which MINI Cooper version to buy and why
For a balanced gasoline car, choose the 2021–2024 1.5 MT Cooper if a Manual gearbox suits you. Its 136 hp from 1499 cc equals about 90.7 hp per liter, and the 1085 kg listing carries about 8.0 kg per horsepower. It combines that favorable ratio with a 7.9-second acceleration time and 4.6 l/100 km combined consumption.
Choose the 2013–2020 116 hp diesel 1.5 MT when measured economy matters more than outright acceleration. Compared with the 95 hp diesel 1.5 MT, it adds 21 hp and 50 Nm, reduces the 0–100 km/h time from 11.4 to 9.4 seconds, and raises combined consumption only from 3.5 to 3.7 l/100 km.
Choose the 2021–2024 2.0 AT Cooper S with 192 hp when you want strong performance without moving to the John Cooper Works output. It accelerates in 6.7 seconds and records 5.5 l/100 km combined. The 2.0 AT John Cooper Works adds 39 hp and 40 Nm, cuts 0–100 km/h by 0.6 second, and raises combined consumption by 0.7 l/100 km.
Choose the fourth-generation JCW 2.0 DCT for the highest measured top speed: 250 km/h. Choose the fourth-generation AT for the quickest measured acceleration and the highest listed output: 258 hp, 350 Nm, and 0–100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. Its 1725 kg kerb weight works out to about 6.7 kg per horsepower, compared with about 6.1 kg per horsepower for the 1405 kg, 231 hp JCW 2.0 DCT. The electric AT therefore leads in output and acceleration, while the gasoline JCW 2.0 DCT has the lighter weight-per-power figure and the higher measured top speed.