Audi vs. MINI
When comparing the Audi brand to the MINI brand, Audi has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, overall quality and variety of models offered. MINI has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing and reliability.
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.
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. Audi and MINI vehicles have the same retained value ratings across 1 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Most Reliable Car Rankings
Best Resale Value Rankings
Available Body Styles
Audi offers 19 SUVs, 3 wagons, 18 sedans, 7 coupes, and 4 convertibles. In comparison, MINI offers 2 SUVs, 1 wagon, 1 convertible, and 3 hatchbacks.
Drivetrain Options
Audi offers 35 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 10 electric vehicles. MINI offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.
Audi offers 44 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
$42,756 - $49,717
New Car Pricing
SUVs
MINI Countryman
$36,790 - $48,772
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q3
$39,481 - $45,720
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
MINI Countryman
$36,486 - $45,185
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Audi Q3
46.2%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
MINI Countryman
38.8%
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
Not Yet Available
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
8.3 / 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
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
MINI Countryman
8.1 / 10