The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. MINI Convertible Cooper S (10 - 15)
€ 22,700
€ 28,000
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 S.
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
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
155.4
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 S
2663 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
7.44 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible Cooper S
S
Generation
R57
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible Cooper S
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
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
118 hp
181 hp
MINI Convertible Cooper S
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Convertible Cooper S
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible Cooper S
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Convertible Cooper S
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22.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
22.57 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
MINI Convertible Cooper S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible Cooper S
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
35 mpg
39 mpg
MINI Convertible Cooper S
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
518 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
464 mi
518 mi
MINI Convertible Cooper S
Environmental Impact
127 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).
113.6 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
127 kWh
113.6 kWh
MINI Convertible Cooper S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
MINI Convertible Cooper S
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
886 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
6.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
