The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (12 - 14)
€ 24,800
€ 17,600
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 8.9 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
55.4
66.3
75.3
56
68.7
75
66.3 in
Width
68.7 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
55.4 in
Height
56 in
97.1
146.8
97.2
155.7
146.8 in
Length
155.7 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2458 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
9 %
General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
R56
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA111
Engine Code
CBZA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
85 hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.92 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.16 lb/hp
28.92 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
55 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
46 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
578 mi
Range
548 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
578 mi
548 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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).
96.6 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
88.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
5
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















