Mini John Cooper Works F56 automatic

MINI John Cooper Works F56
Power231 PS
0-62 mph6.1 sec
Top speed153 mph
Kerb weight1224 kg
Country of origin🇬🇧GB
Fuel typePetrol
DrivetrainFFWD
Production years2015-2023
Chassis codeF56
Engine2.0-litre inline-four
Cylinders4
Induction typeTurbocharged
Power231 PS
Torque320 Nm
Kerb weight1224 kg
0-62 mph6.1 sec
Top speed153 mph
Combined MPG41 mpg
CO2133 g/km
Insurance group29E
Gearbox8-speed automatic
Power-to-weight186.3 bhp/tonne

The automatic John Cooper Works is the quicker-accelerating F56 variant despite being slightly heavier than the manual. It’s also more economical, making it cheaper to run. Does that make it ‘better’ than the manual, though?