The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S Automatic (10 - 10) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14)
€ 24,800

€ 18,700

€ 24,800
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 S 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
55.4
66.3
75.3
57.4
67.5
78.9
66.3 in
Width
67.5 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.4 in
Height
57.4 in
97.1
146.2
96.5
155.4
146.2 in
Length
155.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3426 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
6.49 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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14.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.98 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
37 mpg
41 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
545 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
485 mi
545 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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).
108 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
121.2 kWh
108 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft





19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data