The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper (06 - 10) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16)
€ 19,200

€ 21,200

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100.
MINI Cooper 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
55.4
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
55.4 in
Height
57.4 in
97.1
145.6
96.5
155.4
145.6 in
Length
155.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3340 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3600 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.72 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
R56
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 hp
98 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
118 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
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21.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.09 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.3 lb/hp
26.09 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
69 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
44 mpg
69 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
34 mpg
city
62 mpg
52 mpg
highway
74 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
460 mi
Range
823 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
460 mi
823 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
70 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
102.4 kWh
70 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft





19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data