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Background grid DS 3 Hatchback 2009-2016 MINI Cooper Hatchback 2006-2010
Spec height1 1.46 m 2 
+ 5.3 cm
1 1.407 m Spec height1
+ 25.1 cm 2 3.95 m Spec length
1 3.699 m Spec length
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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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Side 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 25.1 cm shorter and 5.3 cm lower compared to DS 3 (S) 3-door Hatchback 2009. It offers 139% more cargo space.4,5

Micro
Size class
Micro
369.9 cm
Length
395 cm
+25.1
168.3 cm
Width2
171 cm
+2.7
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
140.7 cm
Height1
146 cm
+5.3
246.7 cm
+0.2
Wheelbase
246.5 cm
13.9 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1135 kg
Weight4,6
-- kg
4
Seats max.
--
160 l
Cargo volume EU4
285 l
+79%
680 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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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