The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 26,300

€ 19,900

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 8.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Citroen DS 3 VTi 120.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
55.4
66.3
75.3
57.4
67.5
78.5
66.3 in
Width
67.5 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.4 in
Height
57.4 in
97.1
146.8
96.5
155.4
146.8 in
Length
155.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2566 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3499 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.52 %

General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Citroen DS 3 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Citroen DS 3 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 DS 3 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 DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
19.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.47 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
44 mpg
36 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
469 mi
Range
471 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
469 mi
471 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
125 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
109.1 kWh
125 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft





19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data