The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S (10 - 13) vs. Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)
€ 23,800

€ 18,500

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 10.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
55.4
66.3
75.3
58.6
67.4
76.5
66.3 in
Width
67.4 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
55.4 in
Height
58.6 in
97.1
146.8
98.9
157.4
146.8 in
Length
157.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.98 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
R56
Generation
S07
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 S 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
148 hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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14.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.83 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.8 lb/hp
16.83 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
41 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
536 mi
Range
383 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
536 mi
383 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
138.2 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
109.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft





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