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Mini Hatch (F55, facelift 2018) 5-door Cooper 1.5 (136 Hp) Steptronic
Overall Rating
Mini Hatch:
The Mini is a supermini car which has been made since July 2001. Colloquially known as the New Mini, all four generations have been produced as three-door hatchbacks and two-door convertibles, with a five-door hatchback body style added from the third generation. Introduced following the acquisition of the Mini marque by German carmaker BMW, it is a family of retro-styled cars with a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The range has been marketed under various names, such as the Mini Cooper, Mini Hatch, Mini Hardtop, Mini One, and Mini John Cooper Works....(Read more on Wikipedia)
(F55, facelift 2018) 5-door Overview:
Mini Hatch ((F55, facelift 2018) 5-door). With 220 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~6.55 l/100km). Weighing only 1220 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.3 s). The top speed reaches 207 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Cooper 1.5 (136 Hp) Steptronic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A lively and responsive engine with good power, making it enjoyable for most driving scenarios, complemented by a smooth automatic.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for its power output, offering a practical balance for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic and customizable styling
- • Engaging 'go-kart' driving dynamics
- • High-quality interior materials and finish
- • Practicality of a 5-door body for a Mini
- • Wide range of efficient and powerful engines
Cons:
- • Firm ride quality, especially on larger wheels
- • Premium price tag compared to mainstream rivals
- • Limited rear legroom for adults in the 5-door
- • Small boot capacity for its class
- • Some petrol engines can be thirsty when driven hard
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(R56: 2012 - 2013).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mini |
| Model: | Hatch |
| Generation: | (F55, facelift 2018) 5-door |
| Modification (Engine): | Cooper 1.5 (136 Hp) Steptronic |
| Start of production: | 2018 |
| End of production: | January, 2021 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 136 Hp @ 4500-6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 90.7 Hp/l [259mm more] |
| Torque: | 220 Nm @ 1480-4200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | B38A15A More details about the engine B38A15A |
| Engine displacement: | 1499 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-power turbo, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l |
| Coolant: | 5.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 94.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 6.5-6.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.6-4.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.2-5.4 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 d |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 207 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9 kg/Hp, 111.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.5 kg/Nm, 180.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1220 |
| Max. weight: | 1710 |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg |
| Max load: | 490 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 941 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 278 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3982 mm mm [259mm more] |
| Width: | 1727 mm mm [44mm more] |
| Height: | 1425 mm mm [18mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2567 mm mm [100mm more] |
| Front track: | 1501 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1501 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 146 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.0 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 7 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | Steptronic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 175/65 R15 88H |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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