The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S Automatic (10 - 10) vs. Renault Clio 5-door dCi 70 (09 - 10)
€ 24,800

€ 14,400

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,400
ⓘ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 12.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Renault Clio dCi 70.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio dCi 70
55.4
66.3
75.3
58.9
67.7
79.7
66.3 in
Width
67.7 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
55.4 in
Height
58.9 in
97.1
146.2
101.4
158.7
146.2 in
Length
158.7 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio dCi 70
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3649 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.8 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio dCi 70
R56
Generation
R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio dCi 70
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
67 hp
Renault Clio dCi 70
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Renault Clio dCi 70
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio dCi 70
139 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Clio dCi 70
▶ REPLAY
14.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.81 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.98 lb/hp
40.81 lb/hp
Renault Clio dCi 70
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio dCi 70
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
37 mpg
52 mpg
Renault Clio dCi 70
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
759 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
485 mi
759 mi
Renault Clio dCi 70
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).
92.5 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Renault Clio dCi 70
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Renault Clio dCi 70
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft





19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.4 cu ft