MINI Convertible (2009 – 2015) vs Citroën DS3 (2009 – 2014): specs compared
The MINI Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 211 hp against 202 hp. The Citroën DS3 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 6.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 4.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 975 kg against 1,135 kg. At 3,947 mm, the Citroën DS3 is 218 mm longer than the MINI Convertible.
| Specification |
MINI
Convertible
2009 – 2015
|
Citroën
DS3
2009 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | France |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2015 | 2009 – 2014 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 13 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 98 – 211 hp | 82 – 203 hp |
| Torque | 153 – 305 Nm | 118 – 275 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 13.1 s | 6.5 – 14.2 s |
| Top speed | 174 – 235 km/h | 174 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.0 – 7.1 L/100 km | 3.8 – 6.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,713 – 3,729 mm | 3,947 mm |
| Width | 1,681 – 1,862 mm | 1,715 mm |
| Height | 1,412 – 1,415 mm | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,466 – 2,477 mm | 2,451 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,135 – 1,240 kg | 975 – 1,165 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.