The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. MINI Convertible Cooper Steptronic (10 - 15)
€ 21,500

€ 25,200

€ 21,500
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 DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120 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.
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible Cooper
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
146.6
155.4 in
Length
146.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible Cooper
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3605 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
9.14 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
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
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible Cooper
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
118 hp
120 hp
MINI Convertible Cooper
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
MINI Convertible Cooper
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible Cooper
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Convertible Cooper
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21.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
21.73 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
MINI Convertible Cooper
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible Cooper
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
41 mpg
36 mpg
MINI Convertible Cooper
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
545 mi
Range
377 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
545 mi
377 mi
MINI Convertible Cooper
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).
125 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
108 kWh
125 kWh
MINI Convertible Cooper
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible Cooper
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