The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 19,900
€ 26,300
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 8.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the MINI Cooper SD 3-door.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper SD 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
146.8
155.4 in
Length
146.8 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.52 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
S
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 SD 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
141 hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.47 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
19.47 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
44 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
471 mi
Range
469 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
469 mi
MINI Cooper SD 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).
109.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
109.1 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
933 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
