The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18) vs. Audi A1 quattro (12 - 12)
€ 28,100
€ 49,900
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the MINI Cooper SD 3-door is 6.5 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 quattro
55.7
68
76.1
55.7
68.5
75
68 in
Width
68.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
55.7 in
Height
55.7 in
98.2
150.4
97.2
157
150.4 in
Length
157 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 quattro
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
16.38 %
General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 quattro
F56
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 quattro
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA113
Engine Code
CDLH
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
252 hp
at 6000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
168 hp
252 hp
Audi A1 quattro
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A1 quattro
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 quattro
139 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 quattro
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16.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
16.08 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Audi A1 quattro
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 quattro
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
27 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
59 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A1 quattro
51 mpg
city
20 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
684 mi
Range
325 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
684 mi
325 mi
Audi A1 quattro
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
162.9 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
82.2 kWh
162.9 kWh
Audi A1 quattro
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Audi A1 quattro
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft






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





















