Audi A3 vs MINI Cooper Countryman
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2024 MINI Cooper Countryman
Overview
| Spec | Audi A3Premium | MINI Cooper CountrymanCooper |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium | Cooper |
| Body style | Sedan | Wagon |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2024 | 2024 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi A3Premium | MINI Cooper CountrymanCooper |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35,800 | $32,650 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi A3Premium | MINI Cooper CountrymanCooper |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 32 MPG (best) | 28 MPG |
| City MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 37 MPG (best) | 32 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 16.1 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Audi A3Premium | MINI Cooper CountrymanCooper |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 201 hp (best) | 134 hp |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft (best) | 162 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L (best) | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I3 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi A3Premium | MINI Cooper CountrymanCooper |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 10.9 cu ft | 47.6 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | 860 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,329 lbs (best) | 3,443 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 105.1 in (best) |
| Length | 176.9 in (best) | 169.7 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.7 in (best) |
| Height | 56.2 in | 61.3 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi A3Premium | MINI Cooper CountrymanCooper |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi A3 | MINI Cooper Countryman |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium $35,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Cooper $32,650 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Premium Plus $39,400 MSRP | Cooper S $32,900 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Cooper ALL4 $34,150 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Cooper S ALL4 $35,000 MSRP |
| 5 | — | John Cooper Works ALL4 $43,800 MSRP |