The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S (06 - 10) vs. Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82 (11 - 13)
€ 23,100
€ 15,500
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper S 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
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
146.2
97.1
155.2
146.2 in
Length
155.2 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3331 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
5.38 %
General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
173 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
173 hp
81 hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
140 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
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15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.02 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
15.36 lb/hp
31.02 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
37 mpg
52 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
30 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
690 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
485 mi
690 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
85.3 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
121.2 kWh
85.3 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
818 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
