Mini Cooper 2010 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 122 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mini Cooper is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Cooper consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 330'000 km | 480'000 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Countryman | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Touran | |
| 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 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Audi A3 2008 1.6 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`565 | 1`820 | |
| 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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