The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S Automatic (10 - 10) vs. Audi A2 1.2 TDI Automatic (EU3) (01 - 05)
€ 24,800
€ 19,000
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The MINI Cooper S 3-door is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 5.7 inches lower than the Audi A2 1.2 TDI.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
55.4
66.3
75.3
61.1
65.9
74.4
66.3 in
Width
65.9 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.4 in
55.4 in
Height
61.1 in
97.1
146.2
94.7
150.6
146.2 in
Length
150.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
94.7 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2050 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2745 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
24.38 %
General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
R56
Generation
8Z
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
Engine Code
ANY
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
60 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
60 hp
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
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14.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.17 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.98 lb/hp
34.17 lb/hp
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
78 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
37 mpg
78 mpg
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
26 mpg
city
65 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
485 mi
Range
704 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
485 mi
704 mi
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
61.8 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
121.2 kWh
61.8 kWh
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3, 3L
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.7 cu ft
