Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Mini Countryman

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Golf GTI and Mini Countryman. The Volkswagen Golf GTI price is Rs. 50.91 Lakh and Mini Countryman price is Rs. 66.15 Lakh. The Volkswagen Golf GTI is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mini Countryman is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Countryman provides the mileage of 15.4 kmpl.

Golf GTI 2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic vs Countryman JCW All4 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Golf GTI	Countryman
Price	Rs. 50.91 Lakh	Rs. 66.15 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	1998 cc
Power	261 bhp	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic

Rs. 50.91 Lakh

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Mini Countryman

JCW All4

Rs. 66.15 Lakh

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic

Mini Countryman

JCW All4

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Liquid Cooled	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm	296 bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm	400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds (claimed)
Mileage		ARAI: 15.4 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent suspension with McPherson Struct	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Independent suspension by four-link axle	Multilink
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	3 spokes
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.45
Front Tyres	225 / 40 R18	19
Rear Tyres	225 / 40 R18
Wheels	Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only	Warning only
ADAS		Level 1
NCAP Rating	Not Tested
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)	10 Airbags
Automatic Emergency Braking	4-Wheeler, 2-Wheeler & Pedestrian
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
High-beam Assist
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	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear (with Visual display)	Front & Rear
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	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	Externally Adjustable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.9" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	7 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	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	12 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back)	4 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (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)	4 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (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)
Massage Seats
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40	40:20:40
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 & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
CNG Fuel Gauge
Total CNG Mode Time
Trip Meter	2 Trips
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

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Colours

	Grenadilla Black Metallic	Legend Grey
	Oryx White Mother-of-Pearl Effect	British Racing Green
	Moonstone Grey	Midnight Black
	Kings Red Metallic

Used Cars in India

3 Used Golf GTI

Rs. 54.99 Lakhonwards

108 Used Countryman

Rs. 8.9 Lakhonwards

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By Vikrant Singh28 Jan 2026

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Golf GTI vs Countryman Comparison FAQs

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

Volkswagen Golf GTI price is Rs. 50.91 Lakh and Mini Countryman price is Rs. 66.15 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Golf GTI is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

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. For the JCW All4 variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of Countryman produces 296 bhp of power and 400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Mini Countryman

Length Width Height	4289 mm * 1789 mm * 1471 mm	4447 mm * 1843 mm * 1645 mm
Ground Clearance	136 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2627	2692
Kerb Weight (kg)	1454	1735

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	380 L	505 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	54

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
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
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