The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. MINI Cooper S Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18)
€ 19,900
€ 26,500
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 is 3.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.7 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
55.7
68
76.1
67.5 in
Width
68 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.7 in
96.5
155.4
98.2
151.6
155.4 in
Length
151.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3649 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.89 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper S 3-door
S
Generation
F56
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 automatic 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
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 3-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 3-door
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper S 3-door
118 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 3-door
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
44 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
471 mi
Range
516 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
516 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-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).
100.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
100.4 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper S 3-door
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
933 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
20.7 cu ft
