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MINI Cooper Clubman vs Volkswagen Golf GTI (2024)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,855

Car 1

Car 2

Cooper ClubmanGolf GTIMSRP + destination$35,045$33,190Cargo, max47.9 cu ft34.5 cu ftRear legroom34.3 in35.0 inFront legroom41.4 in41.2 inSeats55Ground clearance5.6 in4.7 in
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Cooper Clubman S FWD vs Golf GTI S FWD
MeasureCooper ClubmanGolf GTIWinner
MSRP + destination$35,045$33,190Golf GTI
HorsepowerN/A241 hpN/A
TorqueN/A273 lb-ftN/A
MPG combined27 mpg to 32 mpg27 mpgN/A
Cargo, max47.9 cu ft34.5 cu ftCooper Clubman
Cargo, seats up17.5 cu ftN/AN/A
Rear legroom34.3 in35.0 inGolf GTI
Front legroom41.4 in41.2 inAbout the same
Length168.3 in168.8 inNot scored
WidthN/A70.5 inN/A
Curb weight3,333 lb3,188 lbNot scored
Seats55About the same
Ground clearance5.6 in4.7 inCooper Clubman
0-60 mphN/A6.0 s estimateN/A
Basic warranty4 yr / 50,000 mi4 yr / 50,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
Cooper Clubman S FWD
$34,050
Golf GTI 2.0T 380 S Manual
$32,685
$1,365
Golf GTI S FWD
$31,965
Cooper Clubman Clubman Cooper S FWD
$34,050
$2,085

Cost to run

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostCooper ClubmanGolf GTI
MSRP + destination$35,045$33,190
Fuel or charging, 1 yearN/A$1,422
Fuel or charging, 6 yearsN/A$8,533
Total, 6 yearsN/A$41,723

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Cooper Clubman wins.

Golf GTI wins if Space weight is 0 or less.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceGolf GTI5%
MPGN/A
PowerN/A
SpaceCooper Clubman28%
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked