The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 VTi 120 Automatic (13 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 19,800

€ 20,700

€ 19,800
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 VTi 120 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 VTi 120
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 VTi 120
MINI Cooper 3-door
2690 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3554 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.27 %

General
Citroen C3 VTi 120
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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 hp
118 hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper 3-door
Performance
Citroen C3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper 3-door
▶ REPLAY
22.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
22.8 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
36 mpg
36 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
478 mi
Range
382 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
478 mi
382 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 VTi 120
123.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
864 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