Audi A3 vs. MINI Cooper
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A3 and MINI Cooper contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi A3 and the MINI Cooper.
When comparing the Audi A3's and the MINI Cooper's specifications and ratings, the Audi A3 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The MINI Cooper has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Audi A3's and the MINI Cooper's specifications and ratings, the Audi A3 is a better car than the MINI Cooper.
Pricing: A used 2011 Audi A3 ranges from $5,991 to $13,402 while a used 2011 MINI Cooper is priced between $6,510 to $14,815.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A3’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the MINI Cooper base engine makes 121 horsepower. The A3 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 435 miles. The Cooper is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles. This gives the MINI Cooper the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi A3. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi A3 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The MINI Cooper has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$27,270
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,850
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,360
Price Range:
$5,991 - $13,402
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
16
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
109,766
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,974
Price Range:
$6,510 - $14,815
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
64
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
100,160
# Good or Great Deals:
18
Audi A3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
MINI Cooper Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Cooper
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.7
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Audi A3 Rankings
Not yet available
MINI Cooper Rankings
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi A3 Trim Levels
2.0 TDI Premium, 2.0 TDI Premium Plus, 2.0T Premium, 2.0T Premium Plus, 2.0T Premium Plus PZEV, 2.0T Premium PZEV, 2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus
MINI Cooper Trim Levels
Base, John Cooper Works, S
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
207 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
121 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
114 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 30 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
305 / 435 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 35 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
19.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
108.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
28.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
39.2 inches
Cargo Space:
6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
23.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
74.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3219 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
56 inches
Length:
168.9 inches
Wheelbase:
101.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2745 lbs
Width:
75.3 inches
Height:
55.4 inches
Length:
145.6 inches
Wheelbase:
97.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
195/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black
Blue
Deep Sea Blue Pearl / Scuba Blue Metallic
Gray
Lava Gray Pearl Effect / Meteor Gray Pearl Effect
Red
Brilliant Red
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic / Monza Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Horizon Blue Metallic / Ice Blue / Laser Blue Metallic
Gray
Not available
Red
Chili Red
Silver
Pure Silver Metallic / Velvet Silver Metallic / White Silver Metallic
White
Pepper White
Beige
Sparkling Silver Metallic
Brown
Hot Chocolate Metallic
Green
British Racing Green II Metallic
Orange
Spice Orange Metallic
Yellow
Interchange Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Luxor Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Light Gray
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Polar Beige Gravity Leather
Black
Carbon Black Checkered Cloth / Carbon Black Leatherette / Carbon Black Lounge Leather / Carbon Black Punch Leather
Gray
Satellite Gray Lounge Leather
Blue
Ice Blue Leather Cross Check / Carbon Black Cloth
Brown
Hot Chocolate Lounge Leather
Red
Rooster Red Leather / Carbon Black Cloth
