Mini Countryman C vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

CarWale brings you comparison of Mini Countryman C and Volkswagen Golf GTI. The Mini Countryman C price is Rs. 47.50 Lakh and Volkswagen Golf GTI price is Rs. 50.91 Lakh. The Mini Countryman C is available in 1499 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Volkswagen Golf GTI is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Countryman C provides the mileage of 15.92 kmpl.

Countryman C Favoured Petrol Turbo Automatic vs Golf GTI 2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Countryman C	Golf GTI
Price	Rs. 47.50 Lakh	Rs. 50.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1499 cc	1984 cc
Power	154 bhp	261 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Mini Countryman C

Favoured Petrol Turbo Automatic

Rs. 47.50 Lakh

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic

Rs. 50.91 Lakh

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Mini Countryman C

Favoured Petrol Turbo Automatic

Volkswagen Golf GTI

2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1499 cc	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Liquid Cooled
Engine Type		2.0L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	154 bhp	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	240 Nm	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 9 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	212
Mileage	ARAI: 15.92 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	4WD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Independent suspension with McPherson Struct
Rear Suspension		Independent suspension by four-link axle
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.45
Front Tyres	245 / 45 R19	225 / 40 R18
Rear Tyres	245 / 45 R19	225 / 40 R18
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only & Pedestrian Detection	Warning only
ADAS	Level 1
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)
Automatic Emergency Braking		4-Wheeler, 2-Wheeler & Pedestrian
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention with Warning	Lane Departure Prevention with Warning, Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist		Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-traffic Assist
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
CNG Leak Detection
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety		Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Park Distance Control
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner		Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control		Adaptive
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear (with Visual display)
Steering Adjustment		Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports		4 x USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet
Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
Exterior Door	Flush Fit Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish		Chrome
Power Windows		All Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Door Pockets		Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs		Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	9" Touch-screen Display	12.9" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	12 Harman Kardon Hifi Sound Speakers	7 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wired + Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wired + Wireless)
Voice Command
Input Methods		Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), DVD Playback
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery		Fabric + Leatherette
Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: 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		12 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats		Front Seats (Heated)
Massage Seats	Driver
Wrappings		Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests		Front & Rear
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat		60:40
Folding Rear Seat		Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Rear Passenger Seat Type		Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen		Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer	Digital
CNG Fuel Gauge	Not Applicable
Total CNG Mode Time	Not Applicable
Trip Meter		2 Trips
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

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Colours

	British Racing Green	Grenadilla Black Metallic
	Chilli Red	Oryx White Mother-of-Pearl Effect
	Slate Blue	Moonstone Grey
	Nanuq White	Kings Red Metallic
	Smokey Green	Kings Red Metallic

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Rs. 52 Lakhonwards

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Countryman C vs Golf GTI Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mini Countryman C and Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Mini Countryman C price is Rs. 47.50 Lakh and Volkswagen Golf GTI price is Rs. 50.91 Lakh. Hence Mini Countryman C is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Countryman C compared to Golf GTI?

For the Favoured Petrol Turbo Automatic variant, 1499 cc Petrol engine of Countryman C produces 154 bhp of power and 240 Nm of torque. For the 2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Golf GTI produces 261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm of power and 370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm of torque.

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Mini Countryman C vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

Length Width Height	4447 mm * 1843 mm * 1661 mm	4289 mm * 1789 mm * 1471 mm
Ground Clearance	190 mm (unladen)	136 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2692	2627
Kerb Weight (kg)		1454

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	505 L (measured up to the roof) – 1450 L (rear seats folded)	380 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	45

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design	Octagonal Front Grille Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Exhaust		Chrome Finish
Snorkel
Antenna		Shark Fin Antenna

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights		LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED - Front & Halogen - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour (30)
Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Brakes		Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Differential Lock		Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock