The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 Convertible PureTech VTi 82 (13 - 14) vs. MINI Convertible Cooper Steptronic (10 - 15)
€ 18,300

€ 25,200

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 3 Convertible PureTech VTi 82 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the MINI Convertible Cooper.
Citroen DS 3 Convertible PureTech VTi 82
MINI Convertible Cooper
57.4
67.5
78.5
55.7
66.3
75.3
67.5 in
Width
66.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
57.4 in
Height
55.7 in
96.5
155.4
97.1
146.6
155.4 in
Length
146.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 Convertible PureTech VTi 82
MINI Convertible Cooper
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3377 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3605 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
9 %

General
Citroen DS 3 Convertible PureTech VTi 82
MINI Convertible Cooper
S
Generation
R57
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 Convertible PureTech VTi 82
MINI Convertible Cooper
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 Convertible PureTech VTi 82
81 hp
120 hp
MINI Convertible Cooper
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Citroen DS 3 Convertible PureTech VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
MINI Convertible Cooper
Performance
Citroen DS 3 Convertible PureTech VTi 82
MINI Convertible Cooper
107 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 Convertible PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Convertible Cooper
▶ REPLAY
31.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 Convertible PureTech VTi 82
31.7 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
MINI Convertible Cooper
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 Convertible PureTech VTi 82
MINI Convertible Cooper
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Citroen DS 3 Convertible PureTech VTi 82
48 mpg
36 mpg
MINI Convertible Cooper
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
634 mi
Range
377 mi
Citroen DS 3 Convertible PureTech VTi 82
634 mi
377 mi
MINI Convertible Cooper
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
125 kWh
Citroen DS 3 Convertible PureTech VTi 82
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
MINI Convertible Cooper
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 Convertible PureTech VTi 82
MINI Convertible Cooper
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
809 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
6.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data