The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper 5-door (14 - 18)
€ 18,700
€ 21,500
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the MINI Cooper 5-door.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper 5-door
57.4
67.5
78.9
56.1
68
76.1
67.5 in
Width
68 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.1 in
96.5
155.4
101.1
156.8
155.4 in
Length
156.8 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.1 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper 5-door
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2690 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.73 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper 5-door
S
Generation
F55
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper 5-door
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
134 hp
MINI Cooper 5-door
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper 5-door
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper 5-door
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 5-door
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 5-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper 5-door
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
50 mpg
MINI Cooper 5-door
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
545 mi
Range
529 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
529 mi
MINI Cooper 5-door
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).
89 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
89 kWh
MINI Cooper 5-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper 5-door
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.6 cu ft
