Audi Q3 Sportback vs Mini Cooper SE

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q3 Sportback and Mini Cooper SE. The Audi Q3 Sportback price is Rs. 53.55 Lakh and Mini Cooper SE price is Rs. 53.50 Lakh. The Audi Q3 Sportback is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Q3 Sportback Signature Edition vs Cooper SE 3-Door Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q3 Sportback	Cooper SE
Price	Rs. 53.55 Lakh	Rs. 53.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	-
Power	193 bhp	181 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric

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Audi Q3 Sportback

Signature Edition

Rs. 53.55 Lakh

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Mini Cooper SE

3-Door

Rs. 53.50 Lakh

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Audi Q3 Sportback

Signature Edition

Mini Cooper SE

3-Door

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	Not Applicable
Engine Type	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged
Battery	Not Applicable	Lithium Ion, 350.4 V, 32.6 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	Not Applicable	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Front Axle)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	193 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm	270 Nm @ 100 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	220	150
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		270
Range (As tested by CarWale) (km)		225.7
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Struts	Single joint spring-strut front axle
Rear Suspension	4-Link Axle	Multiple control-arm rear axle
Advanced Suspension Features	Ride Height Adjustment
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Run-Flat Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.5	5.35
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	205 / 45 R17
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	205 / 45 R17
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking		Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection		Optional
High-beam Assist		Optional
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	1 x 12V Power Outlet	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & Halogen - Rear	LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (30)	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps		2

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Black Door Handles Finish
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front Only Power Windows, Front One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front	Front
Scuff Plates	Aluminium	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Yellow finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10" Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Audio System	10 Speakers	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger		Optional

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	10 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats		Front (Heated)
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige)	Single Tone (Carbon Black with Pearl Black Trim)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat	60:40	50:50
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning	Distance to Empty
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)		2
Tachometer	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Not Applicable
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Glacier White Metallic	British Racing Green IV Metallic
	Daytona Grey Metallic	Midnight Black Metallic
	Mythos Black Metallic	Island Blue Metallic
	Navarra Blue Metallic	Nanuq White
	Progressive Red	Melting Silver III

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.0/5

1 Rating

4.5/5

11 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.0Comfort	3.5Comfort
	4.0Performance	4.6Performance
	5.0Value for Money	3.9Fuel Economy
		4.4Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Sporty Looks with Premium Comfort – A Perfect Urban Luxury SUV

This car feels like a perfect mix of style, performance, and everyday comfort. The buying experience was smooth and professional, and the car immediately stands out because of its sporty coupe-like design. Driving it in city traffic and on highways around Jaipur has been very comfortable—the steering is light, the suspension handles bad roads well, and the engine feels refined with strong pickup. The interior feels premium with high-quality materials, a digital cockpit, and comfortable seats. Performance is impressive, especially during overtakes, while still being easy to drive daily. Servicing so far has been hassle-free, though maintenance costs are on the higher side, which is expected from a luxury brand. Pros include looks, ride quality, and brand value, while cons are rear headroom and service cost. Regular servicing and gentle driving help maintain performance and fuel efficiency.

It's an amazing car that can't be described in words

Great road presence and an awesome performance. Its small size also can be beneficial to easily reach the desired destination. The drawback is space and you should not expect that from a Mini.

Used Cars in India

26 Used Q3 Sportback

Rs. 33.51 Lakhonwards

10 Used Cooper SE

Rs. 27.5 Lakhonwards

More Expert Reviews on Q3 Sportback and Cooper SE

Audi Q3 Sportback First Drive Review

By Bilal Ahmed Firfiray15 Mar 2023

The Q3 Sportback is the smallest, most affordable, and the proper ‘coupe-SUV’ you can buy in India right now

Mini Cooper SE — First Drive Review

By Ninad Ambre21 Oct 2022

There's hardly anyone who wouldn't know about the brand Mini. And you'd be certainly living under a rock if you are unaccustomed to car manufacturers bringing in electric vehicles. This Mini Cooper SE is the electric version of the iconic Mini Cooper hatchback. In place of a conventional internal combustion engine, there's now an electric motor paired with a battery. The best part is that none of the Mini's design elements have changed. This includes the round headlamps, two-door body style, and a compact footprint. Lest we forget, even Brit elements like in the tail lamps and now the UK electric plug design in the alloys. What about the driving fun? We shall get to that bit in the due course.

Q3 Sportback comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4518 mm * 1843 mm * 1558 mm	3850 mm * 1727 mm * 1432 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2680	2495
Kerb Weight (kg)	1705	1440

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	4 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	3
Bootspace	530 L	211 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	62.4

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust	Chrome Finish
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders