The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68 (12 - 13) vs. MINI Cooper Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 13,000

€ 20,700

€ 13,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 4.6 inches taller than the MINI Cooper 3-door.
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
MINI Cooper 3-door
60
68
78.2
55.4
66.3
75.3
68 in
Width
66.3 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
60 in
Height
55.4 in
97.1
155.2
97.1
145.6
155.2 in
Length
145.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
MINI Cooper 3-door
2502 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.81 %

General
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
MINI Cooper 3-door
S
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
MINI Cooper 3-door
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
67 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
67 hp
118 hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
70 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper 3-door
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
MINI Cooper 3-door
101 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper 3-door
▶ REPLAY
37.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
37.34 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
55 mpg
36 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
46 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
723 mi
Range
382 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
723 mi
382 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
Environmental Impact
81.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
81.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
MINI Cooper 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft