2026 MINI Cooper 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.2s
- Convertible John Cooper Works FWD, 228 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 9 of 12 hatchbacks (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 8 of 12 hatchbacks (2026).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible John Cooper Works FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 228 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,139 lb | 145 | 13.8 | 6.2 sTested | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $44,600 |
| Hardtop 2 Door Cooper S FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 201 hp | 221 lb-ft | 3,014 lb | 133 | 15.0 | 6.7 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $32,800 |
| Hardtop 2 Door Cooper S Signature FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 201 hp | 221 lb-ft | 3,014 lb | 133 | 15.0 | 6.7 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $32,800 |
| S FWD | N/A | 172 hp | 177 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.7 sTested | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $32,800 |
| Cooper S FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 201 hp | 221 lb-ft | 3,089 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.7 sTested | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $37,900 |
| Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 201 hp | 221 lb-ft | 3,089 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.8 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $33,800 |
| Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S Signature FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 201 hp | 221 lb-ft | 3,089 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.8 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $33,800 |
| S Signature FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 201 hp | 221 lb-ft | 3,148 lb | 128 | 15.7 | 6.9 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $37,900 |
| Hardtop 2 Door Cooper FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 161 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,014 lb | 107 | 18.7 | 7.9 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $29,500 |
| Hardtop 2 Door Cooper Oxford Edition FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 161 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,014 lb | 107 | 18.7 | 7.9 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $29,500 |
| Hardtop 2 Door Cooper Signature FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 161 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,014 lb | 107 | 18.7 | 7.9 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $29,500 |
| C Convertible FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 161 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,014 lb | 107 | 18.7 | 7.9 sTested | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $34,600 |
| Hardtop 4 Door Cooper FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 161 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,078 lb | 105 | 19.1 | 8.1 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $30,500 |
| Hardtop 4 Door Cooper Oxford Edition FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 161 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,078 lb | 105 | 19.1 | 8.1 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $30,500 |
| Hardtop 4 Door Cooper Signature FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 161 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,078 lb | 105 | 19.1 | 8.1 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $30,500 |
| Cooper FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 161 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,139 lb | 103 | 19.5 | 8.2 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $34,600 |
| Cooper Signature FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 161 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,139 lb | 103 | 19.5 | 8.2 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $34,600 |
| FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.5 sTested | 7-speed DCT | FWD | N/A |
| C 2-Door Hatchback FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,046 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $29,500 |
| C Signature Trim 2-door Hatchback | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | N/A | $29,500 |
| Cooper C 2-Door Oxford Edition Hatchback FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,046 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $29,500 |
| Oxford Edition 2-Door Hatchback FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,046 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $29,500 |
| C 4-Door Hatchback FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,046 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $30,500 |
| C Signature Trim 4-Door Hatchback FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,046 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $30,500 |
| Cooper C 4-Door Oxford Edition Hatchback FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,046 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $30,500 |
| Oxford Edition 4-Door Hatchback FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,046 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $30,500 |
| S Signature Trim 2-door Hatchback | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | N/A | $32,800 |
| S 4-Door Hatchback FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,046 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $33,800 |
| S Signature Trim 4-door Hatchback | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | N/A | $33,800 |
| C Signature Trim Convertible FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,046 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $34,600 |
| John Cooper Works 2-Door Hatchback FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,046 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $38,900 |
| John Cooper Works Signature Trim 2-Door Hatchback FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,046 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $38,900 |
| John Cooper Works Signature Convertible FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,046 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $44,600 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 9 | 161 hp | Hardtop 2 Door Cooper FWD | $29,500 | Base | $1,200 | Base |
| Engine not listed | 1 | 172 hp | S FWD | $32,800 | +$3,300 | N/A | N/A |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 6 | 201 hp | Hardtop 2 Door Cooper S FWD | $32,800 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 1 | 228 hp | Convertible John Cooper Works FWD | $44,600 | +$11,800 | N/A | N/A |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-speed DCT | 33 | C 2-Door Hatchback FWD | $29,500 | 6.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Hardtop 2 Door Cooper Oxford Edition FWD: 161 hp, 32 mpg, $29,500. Other makes, hatchbacks, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Prius | Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD | 220 hp | 52 mpg | $33,775 | 6.8 s |
Cooper by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
Same 0-60 time: 6.2 s. More hp per ton: 2026 MINI Cooper.
| Measure | 2026 MINI Cooper | 2026 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Convertible John Cooper Works FWD | LE AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.2 s | 6.2 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 196 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,139 lb | 3,097 lb |
| hp per ton | 145 | 127 |
| lb per hp | 13.8 | 15.8 |
| MSRP | $44,600 | $29,950 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree