The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S (06 - 10) vs. SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 23,100

€ 20,300

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper S 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
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
146.2
97.2
158.8
146.2 in
Length
158.8 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
4.22 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
173 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
173 hp
148 hp
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
15.36 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
37 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
485 mi
Range
444 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
485 mi
444 mi
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
119.4 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
121.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft






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