The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. MINI Cooper (10 - 13)
€ 27,000

€ 19,700

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the MINI Cooper 3-door.
DS Automobiles DS 3
MINI Cooper 3-door
56.8
67.6
78.9
55.4
66.3
75.3
67.6 in
Width
66.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.4 in
96.5
156.2
97.1
146.6
156.2 in
Length
146.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
MINI Cooper 3-door
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3362 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.98 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3
MINI Cooper 3-door
S
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3
MINI Cooper 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
120 hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper 3-door
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
MINI Cooper 3-door
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper 3-door
▶ REPLAY
13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
44 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
575 mi
Range
460 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
460 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
MINI Cooper 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





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft