The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Countryman Cooper SD Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi RS Q3 quattro S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 34,500

€ 54,600

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Countryman Cooper SD is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Audi RS Q3.
MINI Countryman Cooper SD
Audi RS Q3
61.3
71.7
78.9
62.2
72.5
79.5
71.7 in
Width
72.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
61.3 in
Height
62.2 in
105.1
169.3
102.5
173.6
169.3 in
Length
173.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Countryman Cooper SD
Audi RS Q3
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.99 %

General
MINI Countryman Cooper SD
Audi RS Q3
F60
Generation
8U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Countryman Cooper SD
Audi RS Q3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CTSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
MINI Countryman Cooper SD
187 hp
306 hp
Audi RS Q3
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Countryman Cooper SD
295 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi RS Q3
Performance
MINI Countryman Cooper SD
Audi RS Q3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Countryman Cooper SD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS Q3
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18.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
MINI Countryman Cooper SD
18.16 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
Audi RS Q3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Countryman Cooper SD
Audi RS Q3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
27 mpg
MINI Countryman Cooper SD
51 mpg
27 mpg
Audi RS Q3
46 mpg
city
19 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
689 mi
Range
452 mi
MINI Countryman Cooper SD
689 mi
452 mi
Audi RS Q3
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
166.7 kWh
MINI Countryman Cooper SD
94.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi RS Q3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Countryman Cooper SD
Audi RS Q3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft








39.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft