MINI Cooper Countryman vs. Audi A3
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the MINI Cooper Countryman and Audi A3 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 MINI Cooper Countryman and the Audi A3.
When we compare the MINI Cooper Countryman's and the Audi A3's specifications and ratings, the MINI Cooper Countryman has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Audi A3 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the MINI Cooper Countryman's and the Audi A3's specifications and ratings, the Audi A3 is a better car than the MINI Cooper Countryman.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the MINI Cooper Countryman’s base engine makes 121 horsepower, and the Audi A3 base engine makes 200 horsepower. The Cooper Countryman is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 434 miles. The A3 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 435 miles.This gives the MINI Cooper Countryman the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi A3 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi A3 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The MINI Cooper Countryman has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27270
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
77
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
110338
# Good or Great Deals:
37
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
10191
Price Range:
5980 - 14055
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
22
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
111393
# Good or Great Deals:
7
MINI Cooper Countryman Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Audi A3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Cooper Countryman
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A3
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:
1.5758816421014399
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5417875738387465
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
MINI Cooper Countryman Rankings
Not yet available
Audi A3 Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
MINI Cooper Countryman Trim Levels
Base, S, S ALL4
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
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:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
121 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
114 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
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
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
335 / 434 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
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
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
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
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
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:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
41.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
103.5 cubic feet
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 applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
108.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2954 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
61.5 inches
Length:
161.7 inches
Wheelbase:
102.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Absolute Black Metallic
Blue
Cosmic Blue Metallic / Surf Blue / True Blue Metallic
Brown
Light Coffee
Gray
Royal Gray Metallic
Green
Oxford Green Metallic
Red
Pure Red
Silver
Crystal Silver Metallic
White
Light White
Yellow
Bright Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black
Blue
Deep Sea Blue Pearl / Scuba Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Lava Gray Pearl Effect / Meteor Gray Pearl Effect
Green
Not available
Red
Brilliant Red
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic / Monza Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Polar Beige
Black
Carbon Black
Brown
Light Coffee / Light Tobacco/Carbon Black
Red
Pure Red/Carbon Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Luxor Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Gray
Light Gray
