The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13) vs. Citroen C3 VTi 120 (10 - 13)
€ 24,800

€ 16,900

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper SD 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 120.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Citroen C3 VTi 120
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 SD 3-door
Citroen C3 VTi 120
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3481 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.81 %

General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Citroen C3 VTi 120
R56
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
118 hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Citroen C3 VTi 120
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Citroen C3 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.16 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
55 mpg
40 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
578 mi
Range
526 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
578 mi
526 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
111.8 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Citroen C3 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft






19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data