Volkswagen Golf GTI vs MINI Cooper Comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf GTI vs MINI Cooper Comparison Overview

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

Volkswagen Golf GTI

₹ 50.91 Lakh

Ex-Showroom

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MINI Cooper

₹ 44.45 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

50.91 Lakh

44.45 Lakh

EMI

₹94,005

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹82,076

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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4.0

NCAP Rating

—

Colors

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Seating Capacity

5 Person

4 Person

Bootspace

380 litres

210 litres

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

—

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

44 litres

Doors

5 Doors

3 Doors

No of Rows

2 Rows

Tank Capacity

—

Frunk Storage

—

Idle Start/Stop

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

5.9 seconds

6.6 seconds

Top Speed

250 kmph

235 kmph

Mileage (ARAI)

—

16.58 kmpl

Engine Type

2.0L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)

2.0 Turbocharged

Regenerative Braking

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

Battery

—

Transmission

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

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears

Battery Charging

—

Max Motor Performance

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Acceleration

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

261 Bhp @ 5250-6500 Rpm

201 Bhp @ 5000-6500 Rpm

Engine

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

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

AC Fast Charging

—

Driving Range

—

730 km

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Range

—

Drivetrain

—

FWD

Electric Motor

DC Fast Charging

—

Alternate Fuel

City Mileage

—

Highway Mileage

—

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

370 Nm @ 1600-4500 Rpm

300 Nm @ 1450-4500 Rpm

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

—

300 Nm @ 1450-4500 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

—

6.6 seconds

Wheelbase

2627 mm

2495 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Length

4289 mm

3876 mm

Kerb Weight

1454 kg

—

Height

1471 mm

1452 mm

Length*Width*Height

—

Ground Clearance

136 mm

146 mm

Width

1789 mm

1744 mm

Additional Steering Features

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

5.45 metres

5.4 metres

Wheels

Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Front Tyres

225 / 40 R18

R17

Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Suspension

Independent Suspension By Four-link Axle

Multiple Control-arm Rear Axle

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Rear Tyres

225 / 40 R18

R17

Tyres

—

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

—

Spare Wheel

—

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Steering

—

Front Suspension

Independent Suspension With McPherson Struct

Single Joint Spring-strut Front Axle

Four Wheel Steering

—

Roof Rails

—

Body-coloured Bumpers

Rub-strips

—

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body Kit

—

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Electro-Transparent Panoramic

Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Remote

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Interiors

—

Dual Tone

Seat Upholstery

Fabric + Leatherette

Leather

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

—

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

—

Driver Seat Adjustment

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

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

Driver Armrest

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated

Interior Colours

—

Customisable

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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

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

Headrests

Front & Rear

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Front Seatback Pockets

—

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

—

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Airbags

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

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

Puncture Repair Kit

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

High-beam Assist

Optional

Seat Belt Warning

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

4 Star (Euro NCAP)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Optional

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Optional

Blind Spot Detection

Optional

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Optional

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Child Seat Anchor Points

One Touch Down

Driver

All

Power Windows Position

All

Front Only

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Front

Rear Wiper

Rain-sensing Wipers

One Touch Up

Driver

All

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Black

Bootlid Opener

—

Internal With Remote

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Defogger

—

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Scuff Plates

—

Metallic

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Both Sides

Exterior Door Handles

—

Black

Interior Door Handles

—

Chrome

ORVM Colour

—

Body Coloured

Power Windows

—

Front Only

AM/FM Radio

Infotainment Screen Size

12.9 inch

9.4 inch

Apple CarPlay

Wired + Wireless

iPod Compatibility

Speakers

Voice Command

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Wireless Charger

USB Compatibility

Head Unit Size

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Steering-mounted controls

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Subwoofer

—

AUX Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Optional

Android Auto

Wired + Wireless

Internal Hard Drive

—

Tweeters

—

Touchscreen Size

—

9.4 inch

Smart Connectivity

—

Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)

Display

—

Touch-screen Display

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Clock

Digital

Shift Indicator

Trip Meter

2 Trips

2 Trips Electronic

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

—

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Optional

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

—

Instantaneous Consumption

—

Instrument Cluster

—

Digital

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Kilometres)

—

Unlimited

Cup Holders Position

—

Cooled Glovebox

—

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

—

Cup Holders

—

Front Only

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Automatic Climate Control

Steering Adjustment

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt & Telescopic

Air Purifier

—

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear (with Visual Display)

Front & Rear

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

—

Driver & Co-Driver

Rear AC

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

—

Front AC

Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Third Row AC Zone

—

12V Power Outlets

Cabin Boot Access

—

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

—

Heater

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Air Conditioner

—

Yes (Automatic Climate Control)

Cabin Lamps Position

—

Centre

Reading Lamp

—

Taillights

LED

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Puddle Lamps

—

Optional

Cornering Headlights

—

Glovebox Lamp

—

Fog Lights

LED

Automatic Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlights

LED

Cabin Lamps

—

Centre

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Hill Hold Control

Brake Assist (BA)

—

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

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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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Volkswagen Golf GTI vs MINI Cooper Comparison

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Manufacturer Warranty

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