The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper (10 - 10) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
€ 19,300

€ 27,000

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 10.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 3.
MINI Cooper 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3
55.4
66.3
75.3
56.8
67.6
78.9
66.3 in
Width
67.6 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.4 in
Height
56.8 in
97.1
145.6
96.5
156.2
145.6 in
Length
156.2 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3340 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3543 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.82 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
205 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

DS Automobiles DS 3
▶ REPLAY
20.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
20.94 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
44 mpg
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
460 mi
Range
575 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
460 mi
575 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
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).
102.4 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
102.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft





19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data