The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper (10 - 13) vs. SEAT Ibiza 1.5 TSI Evo (17 - 18)
€ 19,700

€ 21,400

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.2 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Ibiza 1.5 TSI Evo.
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza 1.5 TSI Evo
55.4
66.3
75.3
56.9
70.1
76.5
66.3 in
Width
70.1 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
55.4 in
Height
56.9 in
97.1
146.6
100.9
159.8
146.6 in
Length
159.8 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza 1.5 TSI Evo
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2610 lb
3362 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.87 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza 1.5 TSI Evo
R56
Generation
KJ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza 1.5 TSI Evo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
148 hp
SEAT Ibiza 1.5 TSI Evo
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Ibiza 1.5 TSI Evo
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza 1.5 TSI Evo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Ibiza 1.5 TSI Evo
▶ REPLAY
21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.13 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
SEAT Ibiza 1.5 TSI Evo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza 1.5 TSI Evo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
44 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Ibiza 1.5 TSI Evo
34 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
460 mi
Range
507 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
460 mi
507 mi
SEAT Ibiza 1.5 TSI Evo
Environmental Impact
102.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.9 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
102.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Ibiza 1.5 TSI Evo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza 1.5 TSI Evo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft






19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft