The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A1 1.4 TDI (14 - 18)
€ 24,800

€ 20,000

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper SD 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A1 1.4 TDI.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
55.4
66.3
75.3
55.7
68.5
75
66.3 in
Width
68.5 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
55.4 in
Height
55.7 in
97.1
146.8
97.2
156.4
146.8 in
Length
156.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.89 %

General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
R56
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA288
Engine Code
CUSB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3250 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
89 hp
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.4 TDI
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.16 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
55 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
46 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
578 mi
Range
736 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
578 mi
736 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
78.2 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft





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