MINI Cooper vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive MINI Cooper and Volkswagen Golf GTI comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
MINI Cooper S is priced at ₹44.45 Lakh, Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L TSI is priced at ₹50.91 Lakh.
MINI Cooper S comes with 1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L TSI comes with 1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

MINI Cooper vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	MINI Cooper	Volkswagen Golf GTI
Engine Capacity	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	201 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

MINI Cooper

₹ 44.45 Lakh

Ex-Showroom

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

₹ 50.91 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

44.45 Lakh

50.91 Lakh

EMI

₹82,076

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹94,005

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.0

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NCAP Rating

—

Colors

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Frunk Storage

—

Seating Capacity

4 Person

5 Person

Doors

3 Doors

5 Doors

Fuel Tank Capacity

44 litres

45 litres

Bootspace

210 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

235 kmph

250 kmph

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1450-4500 Rpm

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Driving Range

730 km

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1450-4500 Rpm

370 Nm @ 1600-4500 Rpm

Engine

1998 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

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

Alternate Fuel

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Battery

—

Battery Charging

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

6.6 seconds

—

Electric Motor

Drivetrain

FWD

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Transmission

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears

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

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Engine Type

2.0 Turbocharged

2.0L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)

AC Fast Charging

—

City Mileage

—

Range

—

Highway Mileage

—

Max Motor Performance

—

Mileage (ARAI)

16.58 kmpl

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

201 Bhp @ 5000-6500 Rpm

261 Bhp @ 5250-6500 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

6.6 seconds

5.9 seconds

Electric Motor Assist

—

Idle Start/Stop

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Acceleration

—

Ground Clearance

146 mm

136 mm

Kerb Weight

—

1454 kg

Length

3876 mm

4289 mm

Wheelbase

2495 mm

2627 mm

Width

1744 mm

1789 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Height

1452 mm

1471 mm

Length*Width*Height

—

Minimum Turning Radius

5.4 metres

5.45 metres

Front Suspension

Single Joint Spring-strut Front Axle

Independent Suspension With McPherson Struct

Front Tyres

R17

225 / 40 R18

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

Rear Tyres

R17

225 / 40 R18

Four Wheel Steering

—

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

—

Radial - Tubeless

Additional Steering Features

—

Tyres

—

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Steering

—

Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Body Kit

—

Sunroof / Moonroof

Electro-Transparent Panoramic

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

Customisable

—

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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

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)

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

Leather

Fabric + Leatherette

Interiors

Dual Tone

—

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

4 Star (Euro NCAP)

Not Tested

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Optional

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

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

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

Internal With Remote

—

One Touch Down

All

Driver

One Touch Up

All

Driver

Rear Defogger

—

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

—

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

—

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

9.4 inch

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Wireless Charger

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Apple CarPlay

Wired + Wireless

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Optional

AUX Compatibility

Android Auto

Wired + Wireless

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)

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Speakers

Steering-mounted controls

Display

Touch-screen Display

—

Infotainment Screen Size

9.4 inch

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

—

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

Instrument Cluster

Digital

—

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

—

Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Cup Holders Position

—

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

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Auto Hold

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Front & Rear (with Visual Display)

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

—

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control

12V Power Outlets

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Climate Control)

—

Air Purifier

—

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

Centre

—

Glovebox Lamp

—

Fog Lights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Centre

—

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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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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