Audi Q3 vs MINI Cooper Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Audi Q3 and MINI Cooper comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium is priced at ₹43.67 Lakh, MINI Cooper S is priced at ₹44.45 Lakh.
Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium comes with 1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, MINI Cooper S comes with 1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Audi Q3 vs MINI Cooper Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Audi Q3	MINI Cooper
Engine Capacity	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	188 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm	201 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Audi Q3

₹ 43.67 Lakh

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MINI Cooper

₹ 44.45 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

43.67 Lakh

44.45 Lakh

EMI

₹80,636

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹82,076

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.3

NCAP Rating

Colors

Audi Q3 Colours

MINI Cooper Colours

Frunk Storage

—

No of Rows

2 Rows

Seating Capacity

5 Person

4 Person

Doors

5 Doors

3 Doors

Bootspace

530 litres

210 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

62.4 litres

44 litres

Highway Mileage

14.22 kmpl

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AC Regular Charging

—

Range

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

320 Nm @ 1500-4100 Rpm

300 Nm @ 1450-4500 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

—

Transmission

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears

Engine Type

2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4

2.0 Turbocharged

Electric Motor Assist

—

Battery

—

Battery Charging

—

Electric Motor

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

188 Bhp @ 4200-6000 Rpm

201 Bhp @ 5000-6500 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

7.3 seconds

6.6 seconds

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

320 Nm @ 1500-4100 Rpm

300 Nm @ 1450-4500 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

—

Mileage (ARAI)

14.93 kmpl

16.58 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

—

Top Speed

222 kmph

235 kmph

Drivetrain

AWD

FWD

Driving Range

896 km

730 km

Engine

1984 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1998 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

7.3 seconds

6.6 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

City Mileage

7.89 kmpl

—

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Height

1607 mm

1452 mm

Width

1849 mm

1744 mm

Ground Clearance

—

146 mm

Kerb Weight

1700 kg

—

Wheelbase

2680 mm

2495 mm

Length

4482 mm

3876 mm

Rear Suspension

4-Link Axle

Multiple Control-arm Rear Axle

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

—

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

—

Front Tyres

235 / 55 R18

R17

Rear Tyres

235 / 55 R18

R17

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Front Suspension

McPherson Struts

Single Joint Spring-strut Front Axle

Four Wheel Steering

—

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

5.5 metres

5.4 metres

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Body Kit

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

—

Rub-strips

—

Roof-mounted Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Electro-Transparent Panoramic

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Remote

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Third Row Seat Type

—

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

10 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

Headrests

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

Split Third Row Seat

—

Ventilated Seat Type

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Massage Seats

—

Second Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

10 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

Interiors

Dual Tone

Interior Colours

Okapi Brown And Pearl Beige

Customisable

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Ventilated Seats

Rear Armrest

—

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Optional

Lane Departure Warning

—

Lane Departure Prevention

—

Puncture Repair Kit

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Child Seat Anchor Points

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

6 Airbags

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

Blind Spot Detection

Optional

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Optional

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

4 Star (Euro NCAP)

High-beam Assist

Optional

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Optional

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Dashcam

—

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Black

Interior Door Handles Finish

Painted

Chrome

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Front Only

Bootlid Opener

Internal With Remote

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Black

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front

Soft-close Door

—

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

Aluminium

Metallic

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Front Only

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Rear Wiper

Side Window Blinds

—

Interior Door Handles

Painted

Chrome

Speakers

Infotainment Screen Size

18 inch

9.4 inch

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Optional

Internal Hard Drive

—

Head Unit Size

Gesture Control

—

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Touchscreen Size

18 inch

9.4 inch

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)

DVD Playback

—

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

iPod Compatibility

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

Multi-Function Display

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Optional

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Gear Indicator

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

50000

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front Only

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

—

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Yes (Automatic Climate Control)

Cabin Boot Access

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Third Row AC Zone

—

12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Cruise Control

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Rear AC

Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

—

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Automatic Climate Control

Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Heater

Air Purifier

—

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

—

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Optional

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Ambient Interior Count

—

Fog Lights

LED On Front, Halogen On Rear

LED

Reading Lamp

—

Headlights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Centre

Glovebox Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Centre

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Differential Lock

—

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

Four-Wheel-Drive

Full-time

—

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Descent Control

—

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Audi Q3

✓Easy ingress – Getting in and out is effortless thanks to a comfortable, balanced seat height that’s neither too high nor too low.
✓Spacious – The cabin feels airy with adequate room, comfortable for four occupants, and offers a generous 500-litre boot space.
✓Performance – Refined engine with strong low-end torque and an impressive mid-range punch; AWD comes standard.
✓Dimensions – The Audi Q3’s compact proportions and footprint make it easy to maneuver and drive.
✓On-road dynamics – The ride and handling remain stable and composed, no matter the speed or road conditions.