The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68 (12 - 13) vs. MINI Cooper S (10 - 13)
€ 13,000
€ 23,800
€ 13,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 4.6 inches taller than the MINI Cooper S 3-door.
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
MINI Cooper S 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
146.8
155.2 in
Length
146.8 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2502 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
6.57 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
MINI Cooper S 3-door
S
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
67 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
67 hp
181 hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
70 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
MINI Cooper S 3-door
101 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 3-door
▶ REPLAY
37.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.8 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
37.34 lb/hp
14.8 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
55 mpg
41 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
723 mi
Range
536 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
723 mi
536 mi
MINI Cooper S 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).
109.9 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
81.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
MINI Cooper S 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft
