The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - ..)
€ 26,300
€ 21,200
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 11.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
55.4
66.3
75.3
55.5
68.5
76.4
66.3 in
Width
68.5 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
55.4 in
Height
55.5 in
97.1
146.8
100.9
158.6
146.8 in
Length
158.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3649 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
5.21 %
General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
R56
Generation
GB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA211
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
114 hp
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
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19.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.82 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.47 lb/hp
22.82 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
44 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
469 mi
Range
518 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
469 mi
518 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
90.9 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
109.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft






19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data















