The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S Steptronic 5-door (14 - 18) vs. SEAT Ibiza SC 1.8 TSI Cupra (16 - 16)
€ 27,400
€ 22,400
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the MINI Cooper S 5-door is 2.4 inches shorter and 1.3 inches wider.
MINI Cooper S 5-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
56.1
68
76.1
56.1
66.7
74.5
68 in
Width
66.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56.1 in
101.1
157.7
97.2
160.1
157.7 in
Length
160.1 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 5-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.17 %
General
MINI Cooper S 5-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
F55
Generation
6P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 5-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4300 rpm
MINI Cooper S 5-door
189 hp
189 hp
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
MINI Cooper S 5-door
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
MINI Cooper S 5-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
15.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.7 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 5-door
15.34 lb/hp
14.7 lb/hp
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 5-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
MINI Cooper S 5-door
44 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
460 mi
Range
451 mi
MINI Cooper S 5-door
460 mi
451 mi
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
117.5 kWh
MINI Cooper S 5-door
102.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 5-door
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft







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



















