Volkswagen Golf GTI vs MINI Cooper

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Golf GTI and MINI Cooper. The Volkswagen Golf GTI price is Rs. 53.00 Lakh and MINI Cooper price is Rs. 44.90 Lakh. The Volkswagen Golf GTI is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and MINI Cooper is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Golf GTI vs Cooper Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Golf GTI	Cooper
Price	Rs. 53.00 Lakh	Rs. 44.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	1998 cc
Power	261 bhp	201 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

2.0L TSI

Rs. 53.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

MINI Cooper

Rs. 44.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

2.0L TSI

MINI Cooper

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colours

Specifications
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Brochure
colours

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm	201 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm	300 Nm @ 1450-4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)		15
Idle Start/Stop
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)	5.9	6.6
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent suspension with McPherson Struct
Rear Suspension	Independent suspension by four-link axle
Front Brake Type	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.45	5.4
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Front Tyres	225 / 40 R18	R17
Rear Tyres	225 / 40 R18	R17
Tyre Construction	Radial - Tubeless
Wheels	Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

Features

Exterior

Safety

Rear Cross-Traffic Assist
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)		Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)		Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)		Optional
High-beam Assist		Optional
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Child Seat Anchor Points
Puncture Repair Kit
Seat Belt Warning
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone	Automatic Climate Control
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Single Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear (with Visual display)	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Cigarette Lighter
Cabin Boot Access
12V Power Outlets		1

Lighting

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured	Black
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows Position	All	Front Only
One Touch Down	Driver	All
One Touch Up	Driver	All
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Scuff Plates		Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Both Sides
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Bootlid Opener		Internal with Remote
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	12.9	9.4
Speakers	7	6
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Steering-mounted controls
Android Auto	Wired + Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wired + Wireless
Voice Command
Wireless Charger
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS Navigation System		Optional
AM/FM Radio
AUX Compatibility
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Leather
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)
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 only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
Interiors		Dual Tone
Interior Colours		Customisable
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Grenadilla Black Metallic	Ocean Wave Green
	Oryx White Premium Mother-of-Pearl Black	British Racing Green
	Moonstone Grey Black	Blazing Blue
	Kings Red Premium Metallic Black	Nanuq White
		Icy Sunshine Blue
		Indigo Sunset Blue
		Melting Silver
		Midnight Black
		Chilli Red
		Sunny Side Yellow

Used Cars in India

2 Used Golf GTI

Rs. 12 Lakhonwards

68 Used Cooper

Rs. 13.9 Lakhonwards

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Golf GTI vs Cooper Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Golf GTI and MINI Cooper?

Volkswagen Golf GTI price is Rs. 53.00 Lakh and MINI Cooper price is Rs. 44.90 Lakh. Hence MINI Cooper is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the 2.0L TSI variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Golf GTI produces 261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm of power and 370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm of torque. For the S variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of Cooper produces 201 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1450-4500 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Golf GTI vs MINI Cooper

Length (mm)	4289	3876
Width (mm)	1789	1744
Height (mm)	1471	1452
Ground Clearance (unladen) (mm)	136
Wheelbase (mm)	2627	2495
Kerb Weight (kg)	1454

Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Doors (Doors)	5	3
Bootspace (litres)	380	210
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	44

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Electro-Transparent Panoramic
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cabin Lamps Position		Centre
Glovebox Lamp
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour

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

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
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence

Average Fuel Consumption
Distance to Empty
Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen Type	Digital	Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed
Door Ajar Warning
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Vehicle Warranty (In Years)		2
Vehicle Warranty (In Kilometres)		Unlimited
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)