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DS 3 vs MINI Cooper

A head-to-head comparison with real data from the Portuguese market: average price by registration year, fuel cost, depreciation and available supply.

First car
Second car

DS

3

€18,049

Average price
Registered 2018–2025

104 listings for sale

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MINI

Cooper

€24,063

Average price
Registered 2019–2026

123 listings for sale

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The DS 3 wins 2 of 4 categories

A summary of the head-to-head with the latest market data.

DS 3MINI Cooper
  • DS 3: €18,049

    Cheaper to buy

    Average price of recent listings

    MINI Cooper: €24,063
  • DS 3: 104 listings

    More choice on the market

    Listings available now, in the chosen years

    MINI Cooper: 123 listings
  • DS 3: ≈ 7.0%/year

    Loses less value

    How much the asking price drops for each year of age

    MINI Cooper: ≈ 8.5%/year
  • DS 3: 1 to 2 months

    Sells faster

    How long a typical listing stays online before it leaves the market

    MINI Cooper: 1 to 2 months

Price by registration year

What each registration year costs. It helps you see which car fits your budget.

Average price by registration year

Based on 664 DS 3 listings and 3,055 MINI Cooper listings over the last 12 months. Only years with 2 or more listings.

Fuel cost

With the average advertised consumption and current average prices in Portugal, for 15,000 km a year.

DSDS 3

€9.58per 100 km

Estimated annual cost (15,000 km)
€1,437
Most common fuel
Petrol
Average advertised consumption
4.9 L/100 km
Price used (standard 95 petrol, national average)
€1.966/L

No consumption data for the MINI Cooper, so it cannot be compared.

Estimates based on the average consumption in each model's listings and the latest national average fuel prices (DGEG data, the Portuguese energy authority). For electric cars we use a reference household tariff of €0.22/kWh. See the current fuel prices.

Price trend

Average listing price of each model, month by month, over the last year.

Average price over the last 12 months

Based on 471 DS 3 listings and 689 MINI Cooper listings (DS 3: registered 2018–2025; MINI Cooper: registered 2019–2026).

Side-by-side specs

Every market indicator for both models, side by side.

Market indicators for the DS 3 and the MINI Cooper
IndicatorDS 3Registered 2018–2025MINI CooperRegistered 2019–2026
Average price (recent listings)€18,049€24,063
Available listings104123
Sold listings367566
Sample analysed471689
Time to sell1 to 2 months1 to 2 months
Estimated annual depreciation≈ 7.0%≈ 8.5%
Overall market share0.07%0.11%
Average power116 hp136 hp
Most common fuelPetrolDiesel
Average advertised consumption4.9 L/100 kmNo data
SegmentCity carCity car

Supply by district

Where the listings for each model were over the last 12 months.

DSDS 3Registered 2018–2025
Viana do CasteloBragaPortoVila RealBragançaGuardaViseuAveiroCoimbraCastelo BrancoLeiriaLisbonSantarémPortalegreÉvoraBejaFaroSetúbalAzoresMadeira
MINIMINI CooperRegistered 2019–2026
Viana do CasteloBragaPortoVila RealBragançaGuardaViseuAveiroCoimbraCastelo BrancoLeiriaLisbonSantarémPortalegreÉvoraBejaFaroSetúbalAzoresMadeira
Listings by district for the DS 3 and the MINI Cooper
DistrictDS 3MINI Cooper
Lisbon215255
Porto73120
Braga10063
Setúbal2096
Aveiro1749
Faro531
Santarém1213
Leiria513
Viana do Castelo513
Viseu73
Madeira09
Vila Real72

Tap a number to see those listings. We show the 12 districts with the most supply.

Frequently asked questions

The most common questions about the DS 3 vs the MINI Cooper, answered with market data.

Which is cheaper: the DS 3 or the MINI Cooper?

On average, the DS 3 is cheaper: it costs about €18,049 (registered between 2018 and 2025), while the MINI Cooper costs €24,063 on average (registered between 2019 and 2026). The difference is around €6,014, based on used car listings published on the main Portuguese platforms over the last 12 months.

How much does a used DS 3 cost in Portugal?

A used DS 3 costs €18,049 on average in Portugal, based on listings registered between 2018 and 2025. The price varies with the registration year, the mileage and the version. Right now we find 104 listings for this model in Portugal.

How much does a used MINI Cooper cost in Portugal?

A used MINI Cooper costs €24,063 on average in Portugal, based on listings registered between 2019 and 2026. The price varies with the registration year, the mileage and the version. Right now we find 123 listings for this model in Portugal.

How many DS 3 and MINI Cooper listings are there in Portugal?

Right now we find 104 DS 3 listings and 123 MINI Cooper listings on the main used car platforms in Portugal. These figures are updated daily.

Which is more powerful: the DS 3 or the MINI Cooper?

On average, DS 3 cars listed in Portugal have 116 hp and MINI Cooper cars 136 hp, so the MINI Cooper is, on average, the more powerful. Power varies a lot with the engine and the version.

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