Audi Q3 vs MINI Countryman (2026)
Audi Q3 (₹43.67 Lakh – ₹53.00 Lakh) and MINI Countryman (₹47.50 Lakh – ₹66.15 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi Q3 is more affordable — it starts ₹3.83 Lakh lower than the MINI Countryman.
- The MINI Countryman is the more powerful car, with 296 bhp against 187 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi Q3 in short
The Q3 is Audi's entry SUV in India and currently the cheapest German luxury SUV on sale, spanning ₹43.67–53.00 lakh across three variants — all with a 190 PS 2.0L TFSI petrol and quattro all-wheel drive standard, a combination no rival matches at this price. This is the 2022 second-generation car in its runout phase: the all-new third-generation Q3 launches in India on October 16, 2026. Rivals are the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Full Q3 prices & variants →MINI Countryman in short
The new-generation (U25) Countryman is MINI's five-seat SUV and, from 2026, locally assembled in India as a CKD — which is how the Countryman C Favoured lands at ₹47.50 lakh with a 156 PS 1.5L turbo-petrol. At the other end sits the ₹66.15 lakh JCW Countryman ALL4: a 300 hp 2.0L turbo with all-wheel drive, the fastest MINI on sale in India. It is the MINI you buy when the family vetoes the hatch, against the BMW X1 and Mercedes GLA.
Full Countryman prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q3 or Countryman?
The Audi Q3 is more affordable — it starts ₹3.83 Lakh lower than the MINI Countryman. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q3 vs Countryman — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q3 — not yet tested; MINI Countryman — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q3 or the Countryman?
The Audi Q3 is more affordable — it starts ₹3.83 Lakh lower than the MINI Countryman. The MINI Countryman is the more powerful car, with 296 bhp against 187 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.