Audi Q3 vs Mini Countryman

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Audi

Q3

From ₹44.99 Lakh

Q3 version

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Mini

Countryman

From ₹47.5 Lakh

Countryman version

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Audi Q3Q3 Premium · ₹44.99 Lakh

Only differences

Mini CountrymanCountryman C · ₹47.5 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Q3: ₹44.99 Lakh (ahead) Countryman: ₹47.5 Lakh Q3 ₹2.51 lakh cheaper

Safety Q3: Not rated yet Countryman: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP

Mileage Q3: 14.93 kmpl Countryman: 15.92 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim

Power Q3: 190 hp (ahead) Countryman: 156 PS Torque 320 vs 240 Nm

Boot Q3: 530 litres (ahead) Countryman: 505 litres Length 4,484 vs 4,433 mm

Versions Q3: 2 Countryman: 2

Pick the Q3 for the lower price, more power and the bigger boot.

Pick the Countryman for the 5-star safety rating and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 10)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹44.99 Lakh

₹47.5 Lakh

On-road in

₹50 Lakh

₹52.76 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹84,009 a month

₹88,648 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, automatic

Power

190 hp

156 PS

Torque

320 Nm

240 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Mileage

14.93 kmpl

15.92 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Compact Luxury SUV

Compact Luxury Crossover SUV

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Displacement

1,984 cc (2.0L)

1,499 cc (Countryman C, 3-cyl) / 1,998 cc (Countryman JCW All4, 4-cyl)

Engine Config

2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged TFSI Petrol

1.5L TwinPower Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol (Countryman C) / 2.0L TwinPower Turbo 4-Cylinder Petrol (Countryman JCW All4)

Drivetrain

quattro All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

FWD (Countryman C) / ALL4 Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (Countryman JCW All4)

0-100

7.3 sec

Not listed

Top Speed

222 km/h

212 km/h (Countryman C) / 250 km/h (Countryman JCW All4)

0-100 km/h

Not listed

9.0 sec (Countryman C) / 5.4 sec (Countryman JCW All4)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic

7-Speed Steptronic Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission with Steering Shift Paddles

Gears

Paddles

Yes

Hybrid

None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc (312 mm)

Ventilated Disc Brakes (350 mm with 4-Piston Calipers in Chili Red on JCW All4)

Rear Brakes

Disc (300 mm)

Solid Disc Brakes (330 mm)

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut Front Suspension

Single-Joint Spring Strut Front Suspension with Adaptive Frequency-Selective Dampers (-15 mm lower on JCW All4)

Rear Suspension

4-Link Independent Rear Suspension

Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar

Wheel Type

18-inch 5-Arm Style Alloy Wheels

19-inch (Countryman C) / 20-inch JCW Flag Spoke 2-Tone Alloy Wheels (JCW All4)

Tyre Size

235/55 R18 Tubeless Radial

245/40 R20 Tubeless Radial (JCW All4)

Spare Wheel

Space Saver Spare Wheel

Tyre Repair Kit with 12V Air Compressor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

4,484 mm

4,433 mm

Width

1,849 mm

1,843 mm

Height

1,616 mm

1,656 mm

Wheelbase

2,680 mm

2,692 mm

Ground Clearance

170 mm

180 mm

Kerb Weight

1,695 kg

1,605 kg - 1,660 kg

Boot Space

530 Litres (expandable to 1,525 L)

505 Litres (expandable to 1,530 L with 40:20:40 flat-folding rear seats)

Fuel Tank

60 Litres

54 Litres

Turning Radius

5.9 m

5.8 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2018). Adult occupant 36.2/38, child occupant 42.5/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2025.

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2024). Adult occupant 33.4/40, child occupant 43/49.

Airbags

6 Airbags (Dual front, side thorax, curtain)

6 Airbags Standard (Dual front, side thorax, full-length curtain airbags)

ESP/TC

Yes (ESC, ABS, EBD, Traction Control, Hill Start & Descent Assist)

Yes (Dynamic Stability Control DSC, ALL4 Electronic Traction Control on JCW All4, Cornering Brake Control, Hill Descent Control)

ADAS

Level 1 (Cruise Control with Speed Limiter, Parking Aid Plus, Audi Pre Sense Basic)

Level 2 ADAS (Driving Assistant Plus with Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering & Lane Control Assistant, Blind Spot Monitor, Exit Warning)

Camera

Rear View Camera with Front & Rear Optical Parking Sensors

Parking Assistant Plus with 360-Degree Surround View HD Camera, Reversing Assistant & Ultrasonic Sensors

TPMS

Yes (TPMS)

Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual readout)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer seats & front passenger)

Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

10.1-inch MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch

9.4-inch (240 mm) Round Circular OLED Touchscreen Center Display with MINI Operating System 9 & In-Car Gaming (AirConsole)

Digital Cluster

12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus

Head-Up Display (HUD) + 9.4-inch Round OLED Display with Selectable MINI Experience Modes (Go-Kart, Trail, Vivid, Timeless)

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

Audi Connect myAudi App Integration

MINI Connected Suite with Digital Key Plus, Remote 3D View, SOTA Software Updates

Audio System

Audi Sound System (10 speakers 180W with Subwoofer)

Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Sound System (365W Amplifier with Surround Sound)

Sunroof

Panoramic Glass Sunroof with Power Blind

Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Roller Blind

Seat Features

Power-Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar Support

JCW Sports Seats in Vescin / Recycled Knitted Textile with Memory, Heating & Massage Function (JCW All4) + Sliding/Reclining 2nd Row Seats (130 mm slide)

Climate Control

2-Zone Deluxe Automatic Climate Control with Rear Vents

2-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Quality Sensor & PM2.5 Active Filter

Wireless Charger

Yes (Audi Phone Box Light Wireless Charging)

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Floating Console Tray)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

LED Headlights with Dynamic Turn Indicators

Octagonal Full LED Headlamps with Customizable Signature Daytime Running Light (DRL) Modes

Tail Lights

LED Rear Combination Lights with Dynamic Indicators

Vertical Full LED Tail Lamps with Selectable Light Signatures including Union Jack Graphic

Fog/DRLs

LED DRLs & All-Weather Cornering Fog Lamps

Front Bumper JCW Aerodynamic Air Inlets, Quad Chrome/Black Exhaust Tailpipes (JCW All4), Contrast Roof & Roof Rails

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)

3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Factory Warranty

Service Interval

12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions

2 versions

Price range

₹44.99 Lakh – ₹55.64 Lakh

₹47.5 Lakh – ₹66.15 Lakh

Colours

5 colours

10 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

Q3 Premium₹44.99 Lakh Countryman C₹47.5 Lakh Countryman ₹2.51 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

Q3 Q3 Premium against Countryman Countryman C

City	Q3	Countryman	Gap
Mumbai	₹51.35 Lakh	₹54.19 Lakh	Q3 ₹2.84 lakh less
Pune	₹51.35 Lakh	₹54.19 Lakh	Q3 ₹2.84 lakh less
New Delhi	₹50 Lakh	₹52.76 Lakh	Q3 ₹2.76 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹53.66 Lakh	₹56.63 Lakh	Q3 ₹2.96 lakh less
Chennai	₹54.58 Lakh	₹57.59 Lakh	Q3 ₹3.01 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹54.6 Lakh	₹57.62 Lakh	Q3 ₹3.01 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Q3 or the Countryman?

The Q3, by ₹2.51 lakh on the versions compared here: Q3 Q3 Premium at ₹44.99 Lakh against Countryman Countryman C at ₹47.5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹50 Lakh against ₹52.76 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Countryman claims 15.92 kmpl against 14.93 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Q3: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2018 (rating now expired). The Countryman: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2024. The Q3 has 6 airbags and the Countryman 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Q3 Q3 Premium makes 190 hp and 320 Nm and the Countryman Countryman C makes 156 PS and 240 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Q3 is 51 mm longer. Boot space is 530 litres in the Q3 and 505 litres in the Countryman.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹84,009 a month for the Q3 and ₹88,648 for the Countryman, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.