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MINI Countryman vs Audi A1 comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 20,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI Countryman or Audi A1?

MINI Countryman vs Audi A1: Key differences

MINI Countryman

  • clearly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

Audi A1

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Countryman

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A1 is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the MINI Countryman costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,114 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MINI Countryman uses 4.6 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the MINI Countryman offers clearly more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Countryman is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman delivers noticeably more torque with 494 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 174 Nm more.

Countryman

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is visibly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 395 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MINI Countryman offers clearly more boot space – 505 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the MINI Countryman carries barely more – 500 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI Countryman is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Countryman

MINI Countryman

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 463 - 497 km
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The MINI Countryman turns the cheeky charm of a classic MINI into a proper all-rounder, blending playful styling with surprisingly usable space for everyday life. It still grins at city lights but will happily tackle muddy lanes, perfect for buyers who want character without sacrificing practicality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 45,300 £
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 177 g/km
co2
118 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
335 L
Length
4,444 - 4,447 mm
Length
-
Width
1,843 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Height
1,645 - 1,661 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,530 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 500 kg
Payload
410 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
208 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
MINI
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the MINI Countryman?

The MINI Countryman is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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