Audi vs. MINI
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Audi and MINI contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Audi and MINI cars.
When comparing the Audi brand to the MINI brand, Audi has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, overall quality and variety of models offered. MINI has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, reliability and retained value.
Audi versus MINI: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Audi versus MINI pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for MINI in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. MINI also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. MINI models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for MINI, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives MINI the overall advantage over Audi.
Audi versus MINI: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Audi vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. MINI offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Audi versus MINI: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Audi versus MINI overall quality ratings shows Audi with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, MINI has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. MINI shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
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Available Body Styles: Audi offers 21 SUVs, 3 wagons, 17 sedans, 6 coupes, and 4 convertibles. In comparison, MINI offers 2 SUVs, 1 wagon, 1 convertible, and 3 hatchbacks.
Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 12 electric vehicles. MINI offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.
Audi offers 45 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. MINI offers 3 all-wheel-drive models and 5 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q3
$41,536 - $50,024
New Car Pricing
SUVs
MINI Countryman
$36,491 - $51,366
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q3
$37,981 - $47,178
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
MINI Countryman
$33,461 - $44,680
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Audi Q3
47.6%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
MINI Countryman
37.6%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Audi Q3
184 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
MINI Countryman
134 hp / 162 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Audi Q3
22 / 29 / 25
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
MINI Countryman
26 / 32 / 28
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Audi Q3
4400 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
MINI Countryman
Not yet available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
MINI Countryman
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
6.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
MINI Countryman
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
MINI Countryman
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
MINI Countryman
8.2 / 10
