The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Convertible Cooper S Automatic (09 - 10) vs. Citroen DS 3 Convertible VTi 120 (13 - 14)
€ 28,000
€ 21,600
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Convertible Cooper S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Citroen DS 3 Convertible VTi 120.
MINI Convertible Cooper S
Citroen DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
55.7
66.3
75.3
57.4
67.5
78.5
66.3 in
Width
67.5 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.7 in
Height
57.4 in
97.1
146.2
96.5
155.4
146.2 in
Length
155.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Convertible Cooper S
Citroen DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.66 %
General
MINI Convertible Cooper S
Citroen DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
R57
Generation
S
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Convertible Cooper S
Citroen DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
173 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
MINI Convertible Cooper S
173 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
MINI Convertible Cooper S
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
Performance
MINI Convertible Cooper S
Citroen DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Convertible Cooper S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
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16.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
MINI Convertible Cooper S
16.95 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Convertible Cooper S
Citroen DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
MINI Convertible Cooper S
32 mpg
41 mpg
Citroen DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
426 mi
Range
545 mi
MINI Convertible Cooper S
426 mi
545 mi
Citroen DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
108 kWh
MINI Convertible Cooper S
138.2 kWh
108 kWh
Citroen DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Convertible Cooper S
Citroen DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
783 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
4.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
