Audi A1 (2010 – 2018) vs MINI Coupe (2011 – 2015): specs compared
The MINI Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 211 hp against 185 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 6.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 227 km/h. The Audi A1 uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 4.3 L/100 km. The MINI Coupe is the lighter car, from 1,090 kg against 1,115 kg. At 3,952 mm, the Audi A1 is 224 mm longer than the MINI Coupe.
| Specification |
Audi
A1
2010 – 2018
|
MINI
Coupe
2011 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2018 | 2011 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 11 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 86 – 185 hp | 122 – 211 hp |
| Torque | 160 – 320 Nm | 160 – 346 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 11.7 s | 6.4 – 10.3 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 227 km/h | 198 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.8 – 5.9 L/100 km | 4.3 – 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,952 mm | 3,728 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,683 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,378 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,469 mm | 2,467 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,115 – 1,265 kg | 1,090 – 1,275 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.