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Background grid DS 3 Hatchback 2009-2016 MINI Cooper Hatchback 2006-2010
Spec height1 57.5 in 2 
+ 2.09 in
1 55.4 in Spec height1
+ 1.06 in 2 67.3 in Spec width2
1 66.3 in Spec width2
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MINI Cooper 3-door Hatchback 2006 - 2010
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MINI
Cooper
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 2006 - 2010
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
DS 3 3-door Hatchback 2009 - 2016
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DS
3
3-door Hatchback
2009 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMINI Cooper (R56) 3-door Hatchback 2006 vs. DS 3 (S) 3-door Hatchback 2009


Dimensions & Specifications | MINI Cooper (R56) 3-door Hatchback 2006 is 1.06 in narrower and 2.09 in lower compared to DS 3 (S) 3-door Hatchback 2009. It offers 139% more cargo space.4,5

Micro
Size class
Micro
145.6 in
Length
155.5 in
+9.9
66.3 in
Width2
67.3 in
+1
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
55.4 in
Height1
57.5 in
+2.1
97.1 in
+0.1
Wheelbase
97 in
5.5 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2502.2 lbs
Weight4,6
-- lbs
4
Seats max.
--
5.7 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
10.1 cu ft
+78%
24 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 15200
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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