MINI Cooper SE vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison

Compare the MINI Cooper SE and Volkswagen Golf GTI on Carbike360 - price, specs, driving range, performance, features, charging time, and more.

MINI Cooper SE Charged Edition costs ₹55 Lakh, while the Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L TSI} is priced at ₹50.91 Lakh.

MINI Cooper SE Charged Edition is an Electric car and delivers 270 driving range with 32.6 kWh, Lithium Ion, 350.4 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan battery capacity, where as Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L TSI has 1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, delivers 261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm with undefined mileage.

MINI Cooper SE vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	MINI Cooper SE	Volkswagen Golf GTI
Price	₹55 Lakh	₹50.91 Lakh
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Battery Capacity	32.6 kWh, Lithium Ion, 350.4 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	-
Driving Range	270 kms	-
Safety	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)

MINI Cooper SE

₹ 55.00 Lakh

Ex-Showroom

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

₹ 50.91 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

55.00 Lakh

50.91 Lakh

EMI

₹1,01,557

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹94,005

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

—

Seating Capacity

4 Person

5 Person

Doors

3 Doors

5 Doors

Fuel Tank Capacity

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45 litres

Bootspace

211 litres

380 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

—

Tank Capacity

—

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

DC Fast Charging

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Top Speed

150 kmph

250 kmph

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

—

Driving Range

270 km

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

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370 Nm @ 1600-4500 Rpm

Engine

Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable

1984 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Alternate Fuel

Others

Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Battery

32.6 KWh, Lithium Ion, 350.4 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan

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Battery Charging

36 Minutes

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

7.3 seconds

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Electric Motor

1 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Placed At Front Axle

Drivetrain

FWD

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Transmission

Automatic, Sport Mode

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Engine Type

Asynchronous Electric Motor

2.0L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)

AC Fast Charging

—

City Mileage

—

Range

225.7 km

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Highway Mileage

—

Max Motor Performance

181 Bhp, 270 Nm

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Mileage (ARAI)

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

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261 Bhp @ 5250-6500 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

7.3 seconds

5.9 seconds

Electric Motor Assist

—

Idle Start/Stop

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Acceleration

—

Ground Clearance

128 mm

136 mm

Kerb Weight

1440 kg

1454 kg

Length

3850 mm

4289 mm

Wheelbase

2495 mm

2627 mm

Width

1727 mm

1789 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Height

1432 mm

1471 mm

Length*Width*Height

—

Minimum Turning Radius

5.35 metres

5.45 metres

Front Suspension

Single Joint Spring-strut Front Axle

Independent Suspension With McPherson Struct

Front Tyres

205 / 45 R17

225 / 40 R18

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

Rear Tyres

205 / 45 R17

225 / 40 R18

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Spare Wheel

—

Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Suspension

Multiple Control-arm Rear Axle

Independent Suspension By Four-link Axle

Tyre Construction

Run-Flat

Radial - Tubeless

Additional Steering Features

—

Tyres

—

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Steering

—

Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

—

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Shark Fin Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

—

Rub-strips

—

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Remote

Keyless

Driver Armrest

Headrests

Front & Rear

Interior Colours

Carbon Black With Pearl Black Trim

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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

50:50

60:40

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

—

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

—

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated

Driver Seat Adjustment

10 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back)

12 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

12 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back)

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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Seat Upholstery

Leatherette

Fabric + Leatherette

Interiors

Single Tone

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Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Rear Armrest

—

Cup Holder

Seat Belt Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Optional

High-beam Assist

Optional

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Dashcam

—

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Optional

Puncture Repair Kit

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Blind Spot Detection

Optional

Airbags

4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)

Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Exterior Door Handles

Black

—

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

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One Touch Down

Front

Driver

One Touch Up

Front

Driver

Rear Defogger

—

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

—

ORVM Colour

Yellow

—

Power Windows Position

Front Only

All

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

—

Scuff Plates

Metallic

—

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Wiper

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Power Windows

Front Only

—

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Touchscreen Size

—

Wireless Charger

Optional

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Apple CarPlay

Wired + Wireless

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

AUX Compatibility

Android Auto

Wired + Wireless

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (Yes)

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Speakers

Steering-mounted controls

Display

Touch-screen Display

—

Infotainment Screen Size

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12.9 inch

Head Unit Size

—

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

USB Compatibility

iPod Compatibility

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Subwoofer

—

Internal Hard Drive

—

Tweeters

—

Clock

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

2 Trips

Average Speed

Shift Indicator

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Optional

Instantaneous Consumption

—

Instrument Cluster

Digital

—

Distance to Empty

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Gear Indicator

—

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

—

Door Ajar Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

—

Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

—

Sunglass Holder

—

Cooled Glovebox

—

Cup Holders

Front Only

—

Driver Armrest Storage

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

—

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Auto Hold

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear (with Visual Display)

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Air Purifier

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

—

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control

12V Power Outlets

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

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Rear AC

—

Single Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Headlight Height Adjuster

Automatic Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Optional

—

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

—

Glovebox Lamp

—

Fog Lights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

—

Headlights

LED

Taillights

LED

Reading Lamp

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Cornering Headlights

—

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

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Golf GTI Comparison with similar cars

Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Volkswagen Golf GTI

✓2.0L turbocharged engine with 262 hp
✓Improved infotainment responsiveness
✓Spacious interior with ample cargo space
✓Return of physical buttons on the steering wheel

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