MINI Roadster (2011 – 2015) vs Hyundai Veloster (2011 – 2018): specs compared
The MINI Roadster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 211 hp against 204 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 237 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,120 kg against 1,260 kg. At 4,219 mm, the Hyundai Veloster is 490 mm longer than the MINI Roadster.
| Specification |
MINI
Roadster
2011 – 2015
|
Hyundai
Veloster
2011 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2015 | 2011 – 2018 |
| Body style | Roadster · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 122 – 211 hp | 140 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 160 – 353 Nm | 167 – 264 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 10.5 s | 8.7 – 10.3 s |
| Top speed | 192 – 237 km/h | 200 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 7.3 L/100 km | 5.9 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,729 mm | 4,219 mm |
| Width | 1,684 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,384 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,466 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,120 – 1,215 kg | 1,260 – 1,295 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.