2020 Audi Q3 vs 2020 MINI Cooper Countryman

2020 Audi Q3

2020 MINI Cooper Countryman

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Premium 45 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q3 Premium 45 TFSI quattro	19	27	$32,620	$34,700
Q3 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	19	27	$32,620	$34,700
Q3 S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro	19	27	$33,840	$36,000
Q3 S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	19	27	$33,840	$36,000
Q3 S line Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	19	27	$33,840	$36,000

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Cooper ALL4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Countryman Cooper ALL4	24	33	$28,170	$30,400
Countryman Cooper FWD	26	33	$26,330	$28,400
Countryman Cooper S ALL4	23	31	$29,550	$33,900
Countryman Cooper S E ALL4	N/A	N/A	$35,070	$37,900
Countryman Cooper S FWD	24	33	$29,550	$31,900
Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4	23	30	$38,290	$41,400
Countryman Oxford Edition ALL4	24	33	$26,650	$30,400
Countryman Oxford Edition FWD	26	33	$24,650	$28,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,620

$28,170

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,700

$30,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$578 / month

$507 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Audi Q3 blends practicality, quality, and fun in a chunky but city-friendly package.

The 2020 Mini Countryman packs British charm and driving fun in a high-quality package that’s priced like a true luxury crossover SUV.

TCC Likes

Lots of standard tech…
Punchy turbo engine
Hot hatchback handling

Attractive styling
Premium quality
Room for passengers and cargo

TCC Dislikes

…But best features cost a lot more
Lackluster fuel economy
Gets expensive fast

Gets very expensive, very fast
Overmatched base engine
Strange packaging decisions

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

36.1

37.6

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

40.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

54.8

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

62.9

61.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.9

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

105.5

105.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.8

71.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

61.5

Length, Overall (in)

176.6

169.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

23.7

17.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

23.7

17.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

47.6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

16.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

258

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR18

P225/55WR17

Rear Tire Order Code

258

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR18

P225/55WR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3905

3600

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1700

162 @ 1250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

228 @ 5000

134 @ 4400

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.18

Trans Order Code

205

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.43

1.49

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.59

5.52

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

3.20

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

2.05

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

0.80

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

1.24

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.99

4.22

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi Q3

MINI Countryman

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

ALL4 Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.1

6.6

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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