The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10) vs. SEAT Ibiza SC 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 24,600

€ 20,500

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 12.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the SEAT Ibiza SC 2.0 TDI.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 2.0 TDI
55.4
66.3
75.3
56.2
66.7
75.4
66.3 in
Width
66.7 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.4 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 2.0 TDI
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3739 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.2 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 2.0 TDI
R56
Generation
6J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
173 hp
141 hp
SEAT Ibiza SC 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Ibiza SC 2.0 TDI
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Ibiza SC 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.47 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
15.68 lb/hp
19.47 lb/hp
SEAT Ibiza SC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
33 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Ibiza SC 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
437 mi
Range
608 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
437 mi
608 mi
SEAT Ibiza SC 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
94.6 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
134.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
SEAT Ibiza SC 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft






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