Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Mini Cooper SE

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Golf GTI and Mini Cooper SE. The Volkswagen Golf GTI price is Rs. 50.91 Lakh and Mini Cooper SE price is Rs. 53.50 Lakh. The Volkswagen Golf GTI is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Golf GTI 2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic vs Cooper SE 3-Door Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Golf GTI	Cooper SE
Price	Rs. 50.91 Lakh	Rs. 53.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	-
Power	261 bhp	181 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic

Rs. 50.91 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mini Cooper SE

3-Door

Rs. 53.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic

Mini Cooper SE

3-Door

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Liquid Cooled	Not Applicable
Engine Type	2.0L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged
Battery	Not Applicable	Lithium Ion, 350.4 V, 32.6 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	Not Applicable	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Front Axle)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm	270 Nm @ 100 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)		150
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		270
Range (As tested by CarWale) (km)		225.7
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic, Sport Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent suspension with McPherson Struct	Single joint spring-strut front axle
Rear Suspension	Independent suspension by four-link axle	Multiple control-arm rear axle
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Run-Flat Tyres
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.45	5.35
Front Tyres	225 / 40 R18	205 / 45 R17
Rear Tyres	225 / 40 R18	205 / 45 R17
Wheels	Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking	4-Wheeler, 2-Wheeler & Pedestrian	Optional
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions	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
Blind Spot Detection		Optional
High-beam Assist		Optional
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
CNG Leak Detection
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)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear (with Visual display)	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	4 x USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & Halogen - Rear	LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps		Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (30)	Multi-colour
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Puddle Lamps		2

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	All Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front Only Power Windows, Front One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Scuff Plates		Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Yellow finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.9" Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Audio System	7 Speakers	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired + Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wired + Wireless)	Apple CarPlay
Voice Command
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), DVD Playback	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger		Optional

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Leatherette
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)	10 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, extended thigh support: 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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front Seats (Heated)	Front (Heated)
Massage Seats
Interior		Single Tone (Carbon Black with Pearl Black Trim)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40	50:50
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

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

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Grenadilla Black Metallic	British Racing Green IV Metallic
	Oryx White Mother-of-Pearl Effect	Midnight Black Metallic
	Moonstone Grey	Island Blue Metallic
	Kings Red Metallic	Nanuq White
	Kings Red Metallic	Melting Silver III

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

10 Ratings

4.5/5

11 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	5.0Exterior
	5.0Comfort	3.5Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.6Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	3.9Fuel Economy
	4.2Value for Money	4.4Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Without Taxes It Would Be A Fun Ride

With that headline, I meant to say that this car should be manufactured in India so that we can avoid unnecessary taxes and duties. Within the price range of 22-25 lacs, it would make a lot of sense.

It's an amazing car that can't be described in words

Great road presence and an awesome performance. Its small size also can be beneficial to easily reach the desired destination. The drawback is space and you should not expect that from a Mini.

Used Cars in India

3 Used Golf GTI

Rs. 54.99 Lakhonwards

10 Used Cooper SE

Rs. 27.5 Lakhonwards

More Expert Reviews on Golf GTI and Cooper SE

Volkswagen Golf GTI Long Term Review: A Month to Cherish

By Vikrant Singh19 Mar 2026

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Mini Cooper SE — First Drive Review

By Ninad Ambre21 Oct 2022

There's hardly anyone who wouldn't know about the brand Mini. And you'd be certainly living under a rock if you are unaccustomed to car manufacturers bringing in electric vehicles. This Mini Cooper SE is the electric version of the iconic Mini Cooper hatchback. In place of a conventional internal combustion engine, there's now an electric motor paired with a battery. The best part is that none of the Mini's design elements have changed. This includes the round headlamps, two-door body style, and a compact footprint. Lest we forget, even Brit elements like in the tail lamps and now the UK electric plug design in the alloys. What about the driving fun? We shall get to that bit in the due course.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Long Term Review: Introduction

By Vikrant Singh28 Jan 2026

I loved the Golf GTI the first time I drove it on NATRAX’s tight, technical handling circuit. I loved it just as much during our road test in Mumbai. Sure, there were some compromises, but the GTI’s promise and allure remained intact.

Golf GTI comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4289 mm * 1789 mm * 1471 mm	3850 mm * 1727 mm * 1432 mm
Ground Clearance	136 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2627	2495
Kerb Weight (kg)	1454	1440

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	4 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	3
Bootspace	380 L	211 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust	Chrome Finish
Snorkel
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	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	Remote
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence

Cup Holders		Cupholders in Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders