The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S (10 - 13) vs. Citroen C3 VTi 95 (10 - 12)
€ 23,800

€ 15,900

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,900
ⓘ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 VTi 95.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Citroen C3 VTi 95
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 VTi 95
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2685 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3474 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.26 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Citroen C3 VTi 95
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 VTi 95
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
94 hp
Citroen C3 VTi 95
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 VTi 95
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Citroen C3 VTi 95
142 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 VTi 95
▶ REPLAY
14.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.56 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.8 lb/hp
28.56 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 95
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Citroen C3 VTi 95
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
41 mpg
41 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 95
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
536 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
536 mi
536 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 95
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).
109.9 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
109.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 95
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Citroen C3 VTi 95
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
789 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft






19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data