The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Convertible Cooper SD Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 30,500

€ 22,700

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Convertible Cooper SD is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120.
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
55.7
66.3
75.3
57.4
67.5
78.9
66.3 in
Width
67.5 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.7 in
Height
57.4 in
97.1
146.8
96.5
155.4
146.8 in
Length
155.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2663 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.85 %

General
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
R57
Generation
S
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
141 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
225 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
Performance
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Convertible Cooper SD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.57 lb/hp
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
20.95 lb/hp
22.57 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
44 mpg
35 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
460 mi
Range
464 mi
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
460 mi
464 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
Environmental Impact
111 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).
127 kWh
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
111 kWh
127 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Convertible Cooper SD
DS Automobiles DS 3 Convertible VTi 120
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
783 lb
Maximum Payload
886 lb
4.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.9 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data