MINI Cooper vs Audi Q3 Comparison

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

MINI Cooper vs Audi Q3 Comparison Overview

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

MINI Cooper

₹ 44.45 Lakh

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Audi Q3

₹ 43.67 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

44.45 Lakh

43.67 Lakh

EMI

₹82,076

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹80,636

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.3

NCAP Rating

Colors

MINI Cooper Colours

Audi Q3 Colours

Frunk Storage

—

Seating Capacity

4 Person

5 Person

Doors

3 Doors

5 Doors

Fuel Tank Capacity

44 litres

62.4 litres

Bootspace

210 litres

530 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

DC Fast Charging

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Top Speed

235 kmph

222 kmph

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1450-4500 Rpm

320 Nm @ 1500-4100 Rpm

Driving Range

730 km

896 km

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1450-4500 Rpm

320 Nm @ 1500-4100 Rpm

Engine

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

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

Alternate Fuel

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Battery

—

Battery Charging

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

6.6 seconds

7.3 seconds

Electric Motor

—

Drivetrain

FWD

AWD

AC Regular Charging

—

Transmission

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears

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

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Engine Type

2.0 Turbocharged

2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4

AC Fast Charging

—

City Mileage

—

7.89 kmpl

Range

—

Highway Mileage

—

14.22 kmpl

Max Motor Performance

—

Mileage (ARAI)

16.58 kmpl

14.93 kmpl

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

201 Bhp @ 5000-6500 Rpm

188 Bhp @ 4200-6000 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

6.6 seconds

7.3 seconds

Electric Motor Assist

—

Ground Clearance

146 mm

—

Kerb Weight

—

1700 kg

Length

3876 mm

4482 mm

Wheelbase

2495 mm

2680 mm

Width

1744 mm

1849 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Height

1452 mm

1607 mm

Minimum Turning Radius

5.4 metres

5.5 metres

Front Suspension

Single Joint Spring-strut Front Axle

McPherson Struts

Front Tyres

R17

235 / 55 R18

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Rear Tyres

R17

235 / 55 R18

Four Wheel Steering

—

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Spare Wheel

—

Space Saver

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Suspension

Multiple Control-arm Rear Axle

4-Link Axle

Tyre Construction

—

Radial - Tubeless

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body Kit

Sunroof / Moonroof

Electro-Transparent Panoramic

Panoramic

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Shark Fin Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

—

Rub-strips

—

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Remote

Driver Armrest

Headrests

Front & Rear

Interior Colours

Customisable

Okapi Brown And Pearl Beige

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Ventilated Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

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

Front Seatback Pockets

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seat Type

Driver Seat Adjustment

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

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)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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

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)

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

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

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Interiors

Dual Tone

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Third Row Seat Type

—

Split Third Row Seat

—

Massage Seats

—

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

Rear Armrest

—

Seat Belt Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Optional

High-beam Assist

Optional

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

NCAP Rating

4 Star (Euro NCAP)

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Optional

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Optional

Puncture Repair Kit

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Blind Spot Detection

Optional

Airbags

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

6 Airbags

Child Seat Anchor Points

Lane Departure Warning

—

Lane Departure Prevention

—

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Dashcam

—

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Body Coloured

Bootlid Opener

Internal With Remote

One Touch Down

All

One Touch Up

All

Rear Defogger

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front

Rain-sensing Wipers

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Painted

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Front & Rear

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Aluminium

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Wiper

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Painted

Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Soft-close Door

—

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Side Window Blinds

—

Touchscreen Size

9.4 inch

18 inch

Wireless Charger

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Apple CarPlay

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Optional

AUX Compatibility

Android Auto

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)

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

Speakers

Steering-mounted controls

Display

Touch-screen Display

Infotainment Screen Size

9.4 inch

18 inch

Head Unit Size

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

USB Compatibility

iPod Compatibility

Internal Hard Drive

—

Gesture Control

—

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

DVD Playback

—

Clock

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Multi-Function Display

Average Speed

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Optional

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Analogue

Gear Indicator

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Door Ajar Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

50000

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Cup Holders Position

—

Front Only

Sunglass Holder

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front Only

Driver Armrest Storage

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Cruise Control

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Auto Hold

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Rear

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

12V Power Outlets

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Climate Control)

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Rear AC

—

Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Air Purifier

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Headlight Height Adjuster

Automatic Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Optional

Cabin Lamps Position

Centre

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Fog Lights

LED

LED On Front, Halogen On Rear

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Centre

Front And Rear

Headlights

LED

Taillights

LED

Ambient Interior Count

—

Reading Lamp

—

Cornering Headlights

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Differential Lock

—

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

Four-Wheel-Drive

—

Full-time

Hill Descent Control

—

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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.