The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper (10 - 13) vs. SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 16V (08 - 12)
€ 19,700

€ 13,100

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,100
ⓘ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 12.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 16V.
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 16V
55.4
66.3
75.3
56.2
66.7
74.5
66.3 in
Width
66.7 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.5 in
55.4 in
Height
56.2 in
97.1
146.6
97.2
158.8
146.6 in
Length
158.8 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 16V
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2370 lb
3362 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3309 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
6.51 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 16V
R56
Generation
6J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
84 hp
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 16V
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 16V
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 16V
126 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 16V
▶ REPLAY
21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.13 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 16V
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
44 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 16V
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
49 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
460 mi
Range
466 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
460 mi
466 mi
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 16V
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).
113.6 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
102.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 16V
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft






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