Mini Cooper S 2010 vs Audi A6 2011
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mini Cooper S) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper S is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper S engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 120 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper S reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Cooper S consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Cooper S could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Cooper S consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.73 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mini Cooper S is smaller. Mini Cooper S is 119 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 19 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Cooper S is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | 530 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Mini Cooper S has 370 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper S is 1.2 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Mini Cooper S can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 10 800 | |
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