2007 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2007 Audi A3 and 2007 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A3 (251 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A3 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi A3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A3 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A3 | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Audi | Mini |
| Model | A3 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
