The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. MINI Cooper S 5-door (14 - 18)
€ 19,900

€ 25,700

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the MINI Cooper S 5-door.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper S 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
157.7
155.4 in
Length
157.7 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.1 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper S 5-door
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
10.12 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper S 5-door
S
Generation
F55
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
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 VTi 120
MINI Cooper S 5-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
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
189 hp
MINI Cooper S 5-door
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 5-door
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper S 5-door
118 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 5-door
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 5-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper S 5-door
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
40 mpg
MINI Cooper S 5-door
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
471 mi
Range
421 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
421 mi
MINI Cooper S 5-door
Environmental Impact
125 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).
111.8 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
MINI Cooper S 5-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper S 5-door
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.6 cu ft