Mini Cooper 2011 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Mini Cooper engine produces 28 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Mini Cooper reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.4 | |
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The Mini Cooper is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Cooper consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Mini Cooper over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mini Cooper can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mini Cooper version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mini Cooper is smaller. Mini Cooper is 57 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Cooper is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
680 litres | 1104 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Mini Cooper has 210 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 424 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mini Cooper has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mini Cooper, so Mini Cooper quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 6200 | |
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