MINI Cooper Clubman vs Volkswagen Golf GTI (2024)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,855
- Cooper Clubman: 13.4 cu ft more cargo, 0.9 in more clearance.
- Golf GTI: $1,855 cheaper, 0.7 in more rear legroom.
- Each wins 2 of 7 measures.
| Measure | Cooper Clubman | Golf GTI | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $35,045 | $33,190 | Golf GTI |
| Horsepower | N/A | 241 hp | N/A |
| Torque | N/A | 273 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg to 32 mpg | 27 mpg | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 47.9 cu ft | 34.5 cu ft | Cooper Clubman |
| Cargo, seats up | 17.5 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 34.3 in | 35.0 in | Golf GTI |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | About the same |
| Length | 168.3 in | 168.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | N/A | 70.5 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 3,333 lb | 3,188 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 4.7 in | Cooper Clubman |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 6.0 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 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
No total: a price or rating is missing.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Cooper Clubman | Golf GTI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $35,045 | $33,190 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | N/A | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | N/A | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | N/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.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Golf GTI | 5% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | Cooper Clubman | 28% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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