Car comparison

Mini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6vsAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

Mini Countryman (R60)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2010-2014
VS

AUDI Q3 I (8U)

2.0 TFSI

170 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    877 km
    545 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Power
184hp137kW
170hp127kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
78.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
85.3s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
37.5s
Calculated
48.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
174Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
701km436mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,110mm162in
4,385mm173in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,831mm72in
Height
1,561mm61in
1,608mm63in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,603mm102in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,571mm62in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
149mm6in
-
Trunk volume
350L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,170L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
47L
64L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
174g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Mini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI4,300-6,200 rpm1,700-4,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.5 s
48.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
170 hp
127 kW

Mini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6 has 14 hp more than AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI and Mini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
1,585 kg
3,494 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.67.9 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6 and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6 and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
701 km
436 mi
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
877 km
545 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 s
212 km/h
132 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,110 mm
161.8 in
Height
1,561 mm
61.5 in
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Mini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.9 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,110 mm
161.8 in
Height
1,561 mm
61.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
Range score
701 km
436 mi
877 km
545 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
174 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 175 km (109 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Mini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6
AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

Cooper S 1.6
Cooper S 1.6
VS
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6vsMiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TDI
VS
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIvsAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
Cooper S 1.6
Cooper SD 2.0
VS
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6vsMiniCountryman (F60)Cooper SD 2.0
2.0 TFSI
40 TDI
VS
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIvsAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
Cooper S 1.6
Cooper SD 2.0
VS
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6vsMiniCountryman (F60)Facelift 2020Cooper SD 2.0
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIvsAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Cooper S 1.6
C 1.5
VS
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6vsMiniCountryman (U25)C 1.5
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TDI
VS
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIvsAUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
Cooper S 1.6
2.0 TDI
VS
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6vsAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
2.0 TFSI
1.4 TFSI COD
VS
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIvsAUDIQ21.4 TFSI COD
Cooper S 1.6
20i
VS
MiniCountryman (R60)Cooper S 1.6vsBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIvsAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
Mini Countryman (R60) Cooper S 1.6 vs AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI - car comparison - FastVsFaster