The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13) vs. MINI Cooper S (06 - 10)
€ 31,200
€ 23,100
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the MINI Cooper S 3-door.
Citroen DS 3
MINI Cooper S 3-door
56.8
67.6
78.5
55.4
66.3
75.3
67.6 in
Width
66.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.4 in
96.5
156
97.1
146.2
156 in
Length
146.2 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
3521 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.82 %
General
Citroen DS 3
MINI Cooper S 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen DS 3
204 hp
173 hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Citroen DS 3
203 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Performance
Citroen DS 3
MINI Cooper S 3-door
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 3-door
▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.36 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
13.4 lb/hp
15.36 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Citroen DS 3
37 mpg
37 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
485 mi
Citroen DS 3
485 mi
485 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3
121.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3
MINI Cooper S 3-door
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
787 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft
