The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible BlueHDi 100 (16 - 18) vs. MINI Convertible Cooper S Steptronic (10 - 15)
€ 23,500

€ 29,500

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible BlueHDi 100 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 S.
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible BlueHDi 100
MINI Convertible Cooper S
57.4
67.5
78.9
55.7
66.3
75.3
67.5 in
Width
66.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
57.4 in
Height
55.7 in
96.5
155.7
97.1
146.8
155.7 in
Length
146.8 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible BlueHDi 100
MINI Convertible Cooper S
2696 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3642 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3715 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
8.05 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible BlueHDi 100
MINI Convertible Cooper S
S
Generation
R57
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible BlueHDi 100
MINI Convertible Cooper S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible BlueHDi 100
98 hp
181 hp
MINI Convertible Cooper S
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Convertible Cooper S
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible BlueHDi 100
MINI Convertible Cooper S
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Convertible Cooper S
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27.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.2 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible BlueHDi 100
27.51 lb/hp
16.2 lb/hp
MINI Convertible Cooper S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible BlueHDi 100
MINI Convertible Cooper S
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
36 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible BlueHDi 100
67 mpg
36 mpg
MINI Convertible Cooper S
59 mpg
city
26 mpg
71 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
799 mi
Range
471 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible BlueHDi 100
799 mi
471 mi
MINI Convertible Cooper S
Environmental Impact
71.9 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
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible BlueHDi 100
71.9 kWh
125 kWh
MINI Convertible Cooper S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible BlueHDi 100
MINI Convertible Cooper S
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
946 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
6.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data