Mini Cooper 2015 vs Audi A1 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mini Cooper) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A1) 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: | 231 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper engine produces 88 HP more power than Audi A1, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.1 | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Cooper consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Cooper could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Audi A1 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: | 3.87 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mini Cooper is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A1, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 270 litres | |
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Audi A1 has more luggage space. Mini Cooper has 59 litres less trunk space than the Audi A1. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A1. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Cooper has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 7000 | |
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