The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D (07 - 10) vs. Citroen C3 VTi 120 (13 - 14)
€ 20,800

€ 18,700

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper D 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the Citroen C3 VTi 120.
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Citroen C3 VTi 120
55.4
66.3
75.3
60
68
78.2
66.3 in
Width
68 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
55.4 in
Height
60 in
97.1
146
97.1
155.2
146 in
Length
155.2 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Citroen C3 VTi 120
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3481 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
4.11 %

General
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Citroen C3 VTi 120
R56
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Straight-four diesel 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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
108 hp
118 hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Performance
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Citroen C3 VTi 120
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
23.78 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
60 mpg
41 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
638 mi
Range
545 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
638 mi
545 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 Cooper D 3-door
80.3 kWh
108 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Citroen C3 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft






19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data