The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S (10 - 13) vs. Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68 (12 - 13)
€ 23,800
€ 13,000
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
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
146.8
97.1
155.2
146.8 in
Length
155.2 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2502 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
6.57 %
General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
R56
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 68
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 6000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
67 hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
142 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
▶ REPLAY
14.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.34 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.8 lb/hp
37.34 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
41 mpg
55 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
47 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
723 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
536 mi
723 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
81.4 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
109.9 kWh
81.4 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
