The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. MINI Convertible Cooper SD (11 - 15)
€ 21,500
€ 29,000
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the MINI Convertible Cooper SD.
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
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
155.4
97.1
146.8
155.4 in
Length
146.8 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
12.22 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
S
Generation
R57
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
118 hp
141 hp
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
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21.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
21.73 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
41 mpg
52 mpg
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
545 mi
Range
552 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
545 mi
552 mi
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
Environmental Impact
108 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).
92.5 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
908 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
6.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
