2025 Audi Q3 vs. 2025 MINI Countryman Review

Picture of the 2025 Audi Q3

2025 Audi
Q3

MSRP*: $37,400 to $39,800
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Picture of the 2025 MINI Countryman

2025 MINI
Countryman

MSRP*: $38,900 to $46,900
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MPG - City 20 - 22 MPG 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 48.0 ft3 56.2 ft3
Engine
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 308-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 312-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 184 - 228 hp 241 - 312 hp
Exterior Length 176.6 in 174.5 - 175.1 in
Exterior Width 72.8 in 72.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 40.4 in
Rear 35.1 - 37.0 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 37.6 in
Front 40.7 in
Rear 37.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Audi Q3 offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the MINI Countryman. The MINI Countryman offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Audi Q3, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Audi Q3 is a better financial choice over the MINI Countryman, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Audi Q3 is about the same width as the MINI Countryman. When looking at overall length, the Audi Q3 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the MINI Countryman.

Handling
The Audi Q3 has the same turning radius as the MINI Countryman, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q3 has a lot less horsepower than the MINI Countryman.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Audi Q3 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the MINI Countryman.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Audi Q3 and the MINI Countryman. The Audi Q3 has less cargo space than the MINI Countryman, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.