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Which Model should you go ahead and buy? Should you buy the Audi Q3 or the Mini CountryMan? Why don’t we compare the two against each other to find the answer to these questions!
Audi Q3 vs Mini CountryMan – Exterior and Interior
From the outside, the Audi Q3 has a massive typical Audi-ish hexagonal grille with sharp LED headlamps and Y-shape LED DRLs in the headlamps unit. The bumpers below the DRLs has been finished in black and the bonnet has few cuts for a muscular and sportier look. Moving to the side, it has a non-functional roof rails, thin wheel arches, few cuts on the body, and it rides on 18-inch alloy wheels. Moving to the rear, it has a small roof spoiler with shark fin antenna on top, the LED Taillamps has the same design as the LED headlamps, and it has a electric tailgate as well.
The Mini CountryMan from the outside it has a hexagonal pattern grille with few cuts on the body, round LED headlamps with round LED foglamps below, and the bumpers are skid plate that are finished in black. Moving to the side, it has an upright stance with little cut on the body to make the SUV look muscular, on the top it has functional roof rails, oval ORVMs, and rides on 18-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, it has a small spoiler with shark fin antenna on top, rectangular LED taillamps positioned vertically, and inside the taillamps it has arrow pattern finish.
From the inside, the Audi Q3 has a 10.1-inch infotainment below those huge AC Vents. It has a dual-tone dashboard theme option as well. The Audi Q3 has a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with digital instrument cluster, metallic finish on the pedals, and a panoramic sunroof. Around the gear lever, it has wireless charging pad, button for electric parking brake, sliding armrest with storage inside, and two USB charging ports next to the wireless charger. Moving to the rear, the seats are split 40:20:40 ratio and has a Audi 10-speaker sound system. The seats at the rear are split in three seats so that you can move them individually and recline them individually. The Q3 has a Ambient Lighting Package which uses energy saving LED technology, and has 30 colors to offer.
The Mini CountryMan from the inside, has a 8.8-inch infotainment system placed between the vertically positioned rectangular AC vents. It has dual-tone theme dashboard option as well. The Countryman has a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with a round digital instrument cluster, steptronic DCT Gearbox, and a huge panoramic sunroof. Below the gear lever, it has electric parking brake button, controls for the infotainment system, and a wireless charging pad inside the armrest. Moving to the rear, the seats are split in 60:40 ratio and has 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.
So, from the outside, and the inside, the Audi Q3 looks way better than the CountryMan as it looks spacious and luxurious both from outside and inside.
Audi Q3 vs Mini CountryMan – Dimensions
| Audi Q3 | Mini CountryMan | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4482mm | 4299mm |
| Width | 1849mm | 1822mm |
| Height | 1607mm | 1557mm |
| Wheelbase | 2680mm | 2595mm |
| Boot Space | 530 litres | 450 litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62.4 litres | 51 litres |
| Kerb Weight | 1,700 kg | 1,535 kg |
When it comes to dimensions, the Audi Q3 measures 4482mm of length, 1849mm of width, and 1607mm in height. The Mini CountryMan has a length of 4299mm which is shorter by 183mm, width of 1822mm that is 25mm less wide, and height of 1557mm that is shorter by 50mm. The Q3 has a wheelbase of 2680mm, and boot space of 530 litres, where as the CountryMan has a wheelbase of 2595mm which is shorter by 85mm, and boot space of 450 litres which is smaller by 80 litres. The Q3 has a fuel tank of 62.4 litres and kerb weight of 1,700 kg while the CountryMan has a fuel tank of 51 litres which is smaller by 1.4 litres, and kerb weight of 1,535 kg which is lighter by 165 kg.
So, in Dimensions, the Audi Q3 is way bigger than the Mini CountryMan which is a good thing as it has a loads of space for passengers to store things.
Audi Q3 vs Mini CountryMan – Engine Options
| Audi Q3 | Mini CountryMan | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbo petrol | 2.0-litre petrol engine |
| Displacement | 1984cc | 1998cc |
| Power | 187.40 bhp | 189.08 bhp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed DCT | 7-speed DCT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 14.93 kmpl | 14.34 kmpl |
| 0 – 100 kmph | 7.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
When it comes to Engine Options, the Audi Q3 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine that puts out 187.40 bhp and 320 Nm of torque mated to a 7-speed DCT Gearbox with a fuel efficiency of 14.93 kmpl and can do 0 – 100 kmph in 7.3 seconds. The Mini CountryMan is powered by the 2.0-litre petrol engine that puts out 189.08 bhp and 280 Nm of torque paired to a 7-speed DCT Gearbox with fuel efficiency of 14.34 kmpl and it can do 0 – 100 kmph in 7.5 seconds.
Audi Q3 vs Mini CountryMan – Features
| Features | Audi Q3 | Mini CountryMan |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel Size and Type | 18-inch alloy wheels | 18-inch alloy wheels |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather | Leather |
| Auto | 2-zone | 2-zone |
| Rear AC | Auto | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.1-inch | 8.8-inch |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Digital |
| Apple CarPlay/Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless |
| Heads-up Display (HUD) | – | Yes |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 10-speaker Audi Sound System | 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes | Yes |
| Lumbar Support | Yes | – |
When it comes to features, both are loaded with features, yet the CountryMan misses out on Lumbar Support, and bigger infotainment system while the Q3 misses out on Heads-up Display (HUD). Hence, the Q3 has more features than the CountryMan.
| Airbags | Six Airbags | Two Airbags |
| Camera | Reverse-Parking Camera | Reverse Parking Camera |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | – |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | Yes | Yes |
In Safety, the Mini CountryMan misses out on Six Airbags, and ISOFIX anchorages. It’s safe to say the Audi Q3 is safer than the CountryMan.
Audi Q3 vs Mini CountryMan – Price
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Audi Q3 | Rs. 44.89 lakh – Rs. 50.39 lakh |
| Mini CountryMan | Rs. 47.40 lakh |
The Audi Q3 starts at Rs. 44.89 lakh for the entry-level variant, ‘Premium Plus’, and Rs. 50.39 lakh for the top variant, ‘Technology.’ The Mini CountryMan has one variant and is priced at Rs. 47.40 lakh. The price difference between the two models ranges between Rs. 2.51 lakh – Rs. 2.99 lakh.
Audi Q3 vs Mini CountryMan – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which model depends totally on you, however, it is recommended to buy the Audi Q3 as it’s more room than the Countryman, more space, features, comfort, and better fuel efficiency on offer. The Mini CountryMan is a big boxy spacious SUV with loads of features except it misses on handful of features when compared to Q3, and the fuel efficiency is similar to the Q3, and is affordable. So, if you’re looking for an SUV that is muscular, sportier, and bigger, than the Audi Q3 is for you, otherwise, you can opt for the MIni Countryman as well. Which one would you choose?
