Mini Cooper S vs Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
| Category | Audi A3 1.8 TFSI | Mini Cooper S |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 180 / 178 | 184 / 181 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 250 / 184 | 260 / 192 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1288 / 2840 | 1200 / 2646 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 140 / 138 | 153 / 151 |
| Average price | €35,000 | €29,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi A3 1.8 TFSI | Mini Cooper S |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:49.50 | 1:48.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:21.50 | 1:20.10 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi A3 1.8 TFSI | Mini Cooper S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.9 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.0 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.1 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 11.6 s | 10.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 18.0 s | 17.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 23.9 s | 23.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 33.9 s | 33.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.9 s | 16.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.8 s @ 78.9 mph | 10.7 s @ 79.5 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.2 s | 15.0 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 26.2 s @ 115.6 mph | 26.1 s @ 116.2 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Audi A3 1.8 TFSI | Mini Cooper S |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 7.6 s | 5.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 9.3 s | 7.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 11.3 s | 8.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 16.2 s | 14.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 20.6 s | 17.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 26.5 s | 21.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 26.6 s | 26.6 s |
General performance
| Category | Audi A3 1.8 TFSI | Mini Cooper S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 232 kph (144 mph) | 229 kph (142 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 29.8 s @ 2726 ft | 29.8 s @ 2730 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.44 g (4 m/s²) | 0.45 g (4 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 65.0 kph (40.4 mph) | 68.6 kph (42.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 40 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (118 ft) | 38 m (123 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 149 m (490 ft) | 155 m (508 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi A3 1.8 TFSI | Mini Cooper S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 191 | 200 |
| Straight line speed | 2443 | 2846 |
| Total | 2634 | 3046 |
Verdict
Cooper S is the fastest by a small margin.
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