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DS 3 vs MINI Paceman

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

MINI

Paceman

€12,515

Average price
Registered 2012–2016

17 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 Paceman
  • DS 3: €18,049

    Cheaper to buy

    Average price of recent listings

    MINI Paceman: €12,515
  • DS 3: €9.58/100 km

    Cheaper to run

    Fuel per 100 km, with the advertised consumption

    MINI Paceman: €11.24/100 km
  • DS 3: 104 listings

    More choice on the market

    Listings available now, in the chosen years

    MINI Paceman: 17 listings
  • DS 3: 1 to 2 months

    Sells faster

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

    MINI Paceman: 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 114 MINI Paceman listings over the last 12 months. Only years with 2 or more listings.

Fuel cost

The DS 3 spends €1.65 less per 100 km. At 15,000 km a year, that saves about €247.

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

MINIMINI Paceman

€11.24per 100 km

Estimated annual cost (15,000 km)
€1,685
Most common fuel
Diesel
Average advertised consumption
5.1 L/100 km
Price used (standard diesel, national average)
€2.186/L

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 114 MINI Paceman listings (DS 3: registered 2018–2025; MINI Paceman: registered 2012–2016).

Side-by-side specs

Every market indicator for both models, side by side.

Market indicators for the DS 3 and the MINI Paceman
IndicatorDS 3Registered 2018–2025MINI PacemanRegistered 2012–2016
Average price (recent listings)€18,049€12,515
Available listings10417
Sold listings36797
Sample analysed471114
Time to sell1 to 2 months1 to 2 months
Estimated annual depreciation≈ 7.0%No data
Overall market share0.07%0.02%
Average power116 hp127 hp
Most common fuelPetrolDiesel
Average advertised consumption4.9 L/100 km5.1 L/100 km
SegmentCity carNo data

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 PacemanRegistered 2012–2016
Viana do CasteloBragaPortoVila RealBragançaGuardaViseuAveiroCoimbraCastelo BrancoLeiriaLisbonSantarémPortalegreÉvoraBejaFaroSetúbalAzoresMadeira
Listings by district for the DS 3 and the MINI Paceman
DistrictDS 3MINI Paceman
Lisbon21521
Braga10028
Porto7326
Aveiro1715
Setúbal207
Santarém124
Vila Real72
Viseu71
Faro51
Leiria51
Coimbra24
Viana do Castelo50

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 Paceman, answered with market data.

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

On average, the MINI Paceman is cheaper: it costs about €12,515 (registered between 2012 and 2016), while the DS 3 costs €18,049 on average (registered between 2018 and 2025). The difference is around €5,534, 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 Paceman cost in Portugal?

A used MINI Paceman costs €12,515 on average in Portugal, based on listings registered between 2012 and 2016. The price varies with the registration year, the mileage and the version. Right now we find 17 listings for this model in Portugal.

Which is cheaper to run: the DS 3 or the MINI Paceman?

The DS 3 has lower fuel costs: about €9.58 per 100 km (Petrol, average advertised consumption of 4.9 L/100 km), against €11.24 per 100 km for the MINI Paceman (Diesel). At 15,000 km a year, the difference comes to about €247 in fuel, at current average prices in Portugal.

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

Right now we find 104 DS 3 listings and 17 MINI Paceman listings on the main used car platforms in Portugal. These figures are updated daily.

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

On average, DS 3 cars listed in Portugal have 116 hp and MINI Paceman cars 127 hp, so the MINI Paceman is, on average, the more powerful. Power varies a lot with the engine and the version.

DS 3 listings

MINI Paceman listings

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