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Mini Hatch (F55) 5-door One 1.2 (102 Hp) Automatic
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) 5-door Overview:
Mini Hatch ((F55) 5-door). With 180 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~5.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1175 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.5 s). The top speed reaches 192 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.
One 1.2 (102 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Smooth and easy to drive in urban settings, though acceleration is more leisurely compared to manual or more powerful options.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for an automatic petrol, suitable for those prioritizing convenience over outright efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Agile and fun handling
- • Distinctive and iconic styling
- • Practical 5-door configuration
- • Range of efficient and powerful engines
- • Premium interior quality
Cons:
- • Firm ride quality on rough roads
- • Premium price point compared to rivals
- • Limited rear passenger space for adults
- • Smaller boot capacity than some competitors
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation((F65) 5-door: June, 2024 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mini |
| Model: | Hatch |
| Generation: | (F55) 5-door |
| Modification (Engine): | One 1.2 (102 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | March, 2014 |
| End of production: | November, 2017 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 102 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 85.1 Hp/l [54mm less] |
| Torque: | 180 Nm @ 1400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | B38A12A More details about the engine B38A12A |
| Engine displacement: | 1198 |
| 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: | 78 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4.9 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 192 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.5 kg/Hp, 86.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.5 kg/Nm, 153.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1175 |
| Max. weight: | 1705 |
| Max load: | 530 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 278 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3982 mm mm [54mm less] |
| Width: | 1727 mm mm [17mm less] |
| Height: | 1425 mm mm [39mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2567 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1501 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1501 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 146 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.02 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 | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| 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 |
| Tires size | 175/65 R15 84H |
| 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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