Audi A6 vs. MINI Cooper S Clubman Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The MINI Cooper S Clubman is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the A6. In terms of fuel economy, the MINI Cooper S Clubman has the Audi A6 beat. The Audi A6 will tax your gas budget considerably more than the Cooper S Clubman will. The MINI is tremendously less pricey than the Audi A6 as far as MSRP. The A6 will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the MINI.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Audi A6 over the MINI Cooper S Clubman.

Convenience
You will most certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the MINI Cooper S Clubman than with the Audi A6.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the MINI Cooper S Clubman's front cabin compared to the Audi A6. The A6 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the MINI Cooper S Clubman does.

Dimensions
The Audi A6 is tremendously more bulky than the MINI Cooper S Clubman. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Audi A6 than the MINI Cooper S Clubman because of its bigger tank. The MINI Cooper S Clubman fits in smaller parking spaces than the A6. The Audi A6's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the MINI Cooper S Clubman may give a nimbler feel in daily traffic.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Audi A6 packs quite a punch and will knock the MINI Cooper S Clubman down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the MINI Cooper S Clubman and the Audi A6 quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The MINI's engine is tremendously smaller than the Audi A6's. Keep in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque equals pickup, and the Audi A6 will have picked up and gone by the time the MINI finally gets moving. The MINI Cooper S Clubman could learn a lesson or two from the Audi A6 regarding torque.

Warranty
The MINI Cooper S Clubman and the Audi A6 have the same basic warranty.