Audi TT vs. MINI Cooper
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi TT 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 TT and the MINI Cooper.
In comparing the Audi TT's and the MINI Cooper's specifications and ratings, the Audi TT has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The MINI Cooper has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Audi TT's and the MINI Cooper's specifications and ratings, the MINI Cooper is a better car than the Audi TT.
Pricing: A used 2011 Audi TT ranges from $10,899 to $25,164 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 TT’s base engine makes 211 horsepower, and the MINI Cooper base engine makes 121 horsepower. The TT is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 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 advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi TT the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The MINI Cooper has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and front leg room. The Audi TT, a sports car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$41,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$77,513
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$38,300 - $136,300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,850
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$17,194
Price Range:
$10,899 - $25,164
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$45,138
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$15,144 - $110,580
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
82,686
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,974
Price Range:
$6,510 - $14,815
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
54
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
102,146
# Good or Great Deals:
18
Audi TT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
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 TT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
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
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.5 - 8.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.7
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Audi TT Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 41Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 41Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
25 out of / 27Ranking
27 out of / 41Ranking
29 out of / 41Ranking
29 out of / 41Ranking
41 out of / 41MINI Cooper Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi TT Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Prestige
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:
211 hp @ 4300 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 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:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 493 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
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
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:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
8.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
47.7 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
Overall Interior Volume:
74.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3241 lbs
Width:
76.8 inches
Height:
53.2 inches
Length:
165.4 inches
Wheelbase:
97.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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:
18.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/40R18
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
Scuba Blue Metallic
Gray
Dakota Gray Metallic / Oolong Gray Metallic
Red
Misano Red Pearl Effect / Volcano Red Metallic
Silver
Ice 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
Brown
Madras Brown / Nougat Brown
Gray
Titanium Gray
Red
Magma Red
Blue
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
Brown
Hot Chocolate Lounge Leather
Gray
Satellite Gray Lounge Leather
Red
Rooster Red Leather / Carbon Black Cloth
Blue
Ice Blue Leather Cross Check / Carbon Black Cloth
