The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. MINI Convertible John Cooper Works Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 21,500
€ 34,400
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 John Cooper Works.
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible John Cooper Works
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 John Cooper Works
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3715 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
13.2 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible John Cooper Works
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 John Cooper Works
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
118 hp
208 hp
MINI Convertible John Cooper Works
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
MINI Convertible John Cooper Works
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible John Cooper Works
118 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Convertible John Cooper Works
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21.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.2 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
21.73 lb/hp
14.2 lb/hp
MINI Convertible John Cooper Works
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible John Cooper Works
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
41 mpg
32 mpg
MINI Convertible John Cooper Works
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
426 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
545 mi
426 mi
MINI Convertible John Cooper Works
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).
138.2 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
108 kWh
138.2 kWh
MINI Convertible John Cooper Works
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible John Cooper Works
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
908 lb
Maximum Payload
761 lb
6.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
