Car comparison

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THPvsMini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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DS 3 Cabrio

Performance 1.6 THP

208 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

Mini Convertible (R57)

JCW 1.6

211 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015

Comparison overview

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DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,091 kg
    2,405 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    575 mi
  • Largest trunk
    245 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THPMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
208hp155kW
211hp157kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,091kg2,405lb
1,265kg2,789lb
Gross weight
1,629kg3,591lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
75.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
85.7s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
31.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km575mi
Calculated
685km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
3,968mm156in
3,758mm148in
Width
1,717mm68in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,464mm97in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,488mm59in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,491mm59in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
245L
125L
Max trunk volume-
660L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THPMini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6PowerTorque
  • DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP6,000 rpm1,700 rpm6,250 rpm
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,000-5,300 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THPMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
31.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
208 hp
155 kW
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6 has 3 hp more than DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP.

The biggest power difference is between DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
1,091 kg
2,405 lb
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
1,265 kg
2,789 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP6.5 s
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.67.1 s

Although Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6 has more power, DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: 1.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
926 km
575 mi
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
685 km
426 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
208 hp
155 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
3,968 mm
156.2 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,758 mm
148.0 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.5 s
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THPMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
208 hp
155 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,091 kg
2,405 lb
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
3,968 mm
156.2 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,758 mm
148.0 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
926 km
575 mi
685 km
426 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleDS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THPMini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 174 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 241 km (150 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 44 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

  • Has 3 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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