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Mini Hatch (F55, facelift 2018) 5-door Cooper SD 2.0 (170 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 360 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~4.75 l/100km). Weighing only 1295 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.3 s). The top speed reaches 223 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 SD 2.0 (170 Hp) Steptronic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A strong and torquey diesel, offering impressive acceleration and effortless cruising, especially on highways.
Fuel Economy
Remarkable fuel economy for its power output, providing excellent range and lower running costs.
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 SD 2.0 (170 Hp) Steptronic |
| Start of production: | 2018 |
| End of production: | June, 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Particulate filter |
| Power: | 170 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 85.2 Hp/l [282mm more] |
| Torque: | 360 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | B47C20A More details about the engine B47C20A |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-power turbo, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 3.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 16.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 4.7-4.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 3.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4.2 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 c |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 223 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.6 kg/Hp, 131.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.6 kg/Nm, 278 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 6.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1295 |
| Max. weight: | 1770 |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg |
| Max load: | 475 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 941 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 278 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4005 mm mm [282mm more] |
| Width: | 1727 mm mm [44mm more] |
| Height: | 1425 mm mm [18mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2567 mm mm [100mm more] |
| Front track: | 1485 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 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 | 8 |
| 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 | 195/55 R16 87W |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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