The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S (10 - 13) vs. Audi S1 (14 - 18)
€ 23,800

€ 30,700

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper S 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi S1.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Audi S1
55.4
66.3
75.3
55.8
68.5
75
66.3 in
Width
68.5 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
55.4 in
Height
55.8 in
97.1
146.8
97.2
156.5
146.8 in
Length
156.5 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Audi S1
2679 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.6 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Audi S1
R56
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Audi S1
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA888
Engine Code
CWZA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
228 hp
Audi S1
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Audi S1
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Audi S1
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S1
▶ REPLAY
14.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.8 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
Audi S1
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Audi S1
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
41 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S1
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
536 mi
Range
400 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
536 mi
400 mi
Audi S1
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
132.6 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
109.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S1
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Audi S1
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft





19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24.4 cu ft