MINI has been allowed to run the segment by themselves for too long before audi went an introduced the A1 back in 2010. However even then the Cooper never directly competed with the A1, at least according to Audi, who felt the Cooper didn't offer enough premium kit to be a true blue rival. With the F56 MINI seems to of addressed their Teutonic banishment and came to fight with upscale options and packages like adaptive suspension, full LED head lamps, HUD, park assist and adaptive cruise control. MINI, or should we say BMW took things to such a level that the A1 can't actually math the F56 Cooper feature to feature...
Dimensions of the A1 and the F56 Cooper are similar, the Audi is 1.3 centimeters wider and 2 millimeters higher. Although the A1 is about four cm longer, the wheelbase is actually five centimeters shorter. Notice the elongated overhangs vs the svelte Coopers.
This more reinforcement than detriment
Dimensions of the A1 and the F56 Cooper are similar, the Audi is 1.3 centimeters wider and 2 millimeters higher. Although the A1 is about four cm longer, the wheelbase is actually five centimeters shorter. Notice the elongated overhangs vs the svelte Coopers.
This more reinforcement than detriment



