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MINI Cooper vs. Audi TTS Review

How the MINI Cooper stacks up against the Audi TTS - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 MINI Cooper
Price Range: $18,550 - $24,250
2010 Audi TTS
Price Range: $45,500 - $48,900
MINI Cooper vs. Audi TTS Review

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Audi TTS packs quite a wallop and will knock the MINI Cooper down a few rungs. On the other hand, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the MINI Cooper and the Audi definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Audi's engine is considerably larger than the Cooper's. Note that larger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Audi TTS packs quite a wallop compared to the MINI Cooper regarding torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Audi is tremendously more powerful than the MINI.

Utility
The Cooper will most definitely prove more convenient than the TTS for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Cooper is a better choice than the Audi TTS with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of stuff or pets.

Convenience
The Audi TTS's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the Cooper.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the MINI's front cabin compared to the TTS. The ampler interior dimensions of the MINI Cooper make it roomier for your passengers than the Audi TTS.

Dimensions
The Audi TTS is tremendously heavier than the MINI Cooper. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Audi TTS than the MINI Cooper because of its larger tank. The MINI and the TTS compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The MINI Cooper is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the TTS. The Audi TTS consumes a lot of gas compared to the MINI Cooper. When it comes to fuel economy, the Cooper has the Audi TTS beat. In terms of MSRP, the MINI costs tremendously less than the Audi TTS. The MINI Cooper will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the TTS. The Audi TTS will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the MINI Cooper.

Warranty
The Audi TTS and the MINI have the same basic after-sale protection.

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