The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper S (10 - 10)
€ 18,700
€ 23,300
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the MINI Cooper S 3-door.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper S 3-door
57.4
67.5
78.9
55.4
66.3
75.3
67.5 in
Width
66.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
57.4 in
Height
55.4 in
96.5
155.4
97.1
146.2
155.4 in
Length
146.2 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.55 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper S 3-door
S
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 S 3-door
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 VTi 120
118 hp
181 hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper S 3-door
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 3-door
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.68 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
14.68 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
41 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
536 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
536 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-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).
109.9 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
109.9 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper S 3-door
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
891 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft
