The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S (10 - 13) vs. SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 15)
€ 23,800

€ 20,800

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 13.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 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
56.1
66.7
74.5
66.3 in
Width
66.7 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.5 in
55.4 in
Height
56.1 in
97.1
146.8
97.2
160.1
146.8 in
Length
160.1 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2765 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
3.11 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
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
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
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 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
142 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 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
14.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.8 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
41 mpg
40 mpg
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
536 mi
Range
474 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
536 mi
474 mi
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
109.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
994 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft





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