MINI Countryman vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive MINI Countryman and Volkswagen Golf GTI comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mini Countryman JCW All4 is priced at ₹66.15 Lakh, Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L TSI is priced at ₹50.91 Lakh.
Mini Countryman JCW All4 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 Countryman vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	MINI Countryman	Volkswagen Golf GTI
Engine Capacity	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	296 bhp	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

MINI Countryman

₹ 66.15 Lakh

Ex-Showroom

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

₹ 50.91 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

66.15 Lakh

50.91 Lakh

EMI

₹1,22,145

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹94,005

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.6

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NCAP Rating

—

Colors

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Frunk Storage

—

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Doors

4 Doors

5 Doors

Fuel Tank Capacity

54 litres

45 litres

Bootspace

450 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

225 kmph

250 kmph

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

280 Nm @ 1350 Rpm

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Driving Range

780 km

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

400 Nm @ 2000-4500 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)

7.5 seconds

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Electric Motor

—

Drivetrain

4WD

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Transmission

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)

15.3 kmpl

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

296 Bhp

261 Bhp @ 5250-6500 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

5.4 seconds

5.9 seconds

Electric Motor Assist

—

Idle Start/Stop

Regenerative Braking

—

Acceleration

—

Ground Clearance

165 mm

136 mm

Kerb Weight

1583 kg

1454 kg

Length

4297 mm

4289 mm

Wheelbase

2670 mm

2627 mm

Width

1822 mm

1789 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

165 mm

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Height

1557 mm

1471 mm

Length*Width*Height

—

Minimum Turning Radius

5.7 metres

5.45 metres

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut

Independent Suspension With McPherson Struct

Front Tyres

205 / 55 R18

225 / 40 R18

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

Rear Tyres

205 / 55 R18

225 / 40 R18

Four Wheel Steering

—

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Spare Wheel

Alloy

—

Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Suspension

Multilink

Independent Suspension By Four-link Axle

Tyre Construction

Radial - With Tube

Radial - Tubeless

Tyres

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

—

Additional Steering Features

—

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Steering

—

Rub-strips

—

Roof Rails

Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Body Kit

—

Sunroof / Moonroof

Electro-Transparent Panoramic

Panoramic

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Driver Armrest

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

60:40

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

—

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated

Driver Seat Adjustment

4 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (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)

Headrests

Front

Front & Rear

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

—

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

4 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (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)

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Fabric + Leatherette

Interior Colours

Carbon Black

—

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Massage Seats

—

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

—

Interiors

Single Tone

—

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Lane Departure Prevention

—

Seat Belt Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

High-beam Assist

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Not Tested

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Airbags

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

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

Puncture Repair Kit

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Blind Spot Detection

Lane Departure Warning

—

Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

—

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

—

One Touch Down

Driver

One Touch Up

Driver

Rear Defogger

—

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Interior Door Handles

Painted

—

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

—

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

All

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

—

Scuff Plates

Metallic

—

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Wiper

Interior Door Handles Finish

Painted

Chrome

Power Windows

Front & Rear

—

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Display

Touch-screen Display

—

Head Unit Size

—

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

iPod Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Wired + Wireless

Android Auto

Wired + Wireless

Infotainment Screen Size

8.8 inch

12.9 inch

USB Compatibility

Touchscreen Size

8.8 inch

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Voice Command

Speakers

Steering-mounted controls

Internal Hard Drive

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone

Phone & Audio Streaming

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

AUX Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Optional

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (No), Apple CarPlay (Wireless)

—

AM/FM Radio

Subwoofer

—

Tweeters

—

Clock

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

2 Trips

Average Speed

Shift Indicator

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Instantaneous Consumption

—

Instrument Cluster

Digital

—

Distance to Empty

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Gear Indicator

—

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

—

Door Ajar Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

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

Rear AC

—

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

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

—

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

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

Air Purifier

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

—

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control

12V Power Outlets

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Electronic - Internal Only

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Cornering Headlights

Passive

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Headlight Height Adjuster

Automatic Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Optional

—

Reading Lamp

—

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Co-Driver Only

—

Glovebox Lamp

—

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Fog Lights

LED On Front, LED On Rear

LED

Ambient Interior Count

—

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

—

Headlights

LED

Taillights

Halogen

LED

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

Hill Hold Control

Four-Wheel-Drive

—

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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