The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 31,100

€ 19,400

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI John Cooper Works 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
55.4
66.3
75.3
56.4
69.5
77.2
66.3 in
Width
69.5 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.4 in
Height
56.4 in
97.1
146.8
99.9
159.8
146.8 in
Length
159.8 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.52 %

General
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
R56
Generation
U
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 3500 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
208 hp
101 hp
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Performance
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
147 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
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13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
13.36 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
74 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
33 mpg
74 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
23 mpg
city
64 mpg
44 mpg
highway
81 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
437 mi
Range
796 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
437 mi
796 mi
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
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).
65.8 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
134.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
783 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft






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