2012 Citroen C3 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C3 weights approximately 178 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Citroen C3 (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C3 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Citroen | Mini |
| Model | C3 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1408 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
