Compare the MINI Cooper vs Audi A1 Sportback
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these two premium hatchbacks comes down to how much room and driver involvement you require. You can see out easily up front in both the MINI Cooper and the Audi A1 Sportback. However, four adults can fit quite comfortably in the A1 Sportback, whereas four adults will struggle to fit into the Cooper. The Audi also provides a bigger boot whether the rear seats are up or folded flat. When you head out onto twisty country roads, the MINI proves quite fun to fling around, while the Audi feels pleasantly crisp to drive but is nowhere near as much fun as the Cooper.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 4 | Number of seats 5 Best |
| Boot space, seats up 210 litres (1 suitcase) | Boot space, seats up 335 litres (2 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 725 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,090 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,036 mm x 1,744 mm x 1,464 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,029 mm x 1,740 mm x 1,409 mm |
| First year tax rate £560 | First year tax rate £455 Best |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.5 Auto | Engine name 25 TFSI |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 122 BHP | Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 95 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 5 |
| Acceleration 9.3 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 11.0 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 4 | Number of seats 5 Best |
| Number of doors 3 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 210 litres | Boot (seats up) 335 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 725 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,090 litres Best |
| Length 4,036 mm | Length 4,029 mm |
| Width 1,744 mm | Width 1,740 mm |
| Height 1,464 mm | Height 1,409 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.57 m | Wheelbase 2.56 m |
| Turning circle 11.4 m | Turning circle 10.6 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.