MINI Cooper vs Volkswagen Golf GTI (2021)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$7,095
- Cooper: $7,095 cheaper, 2 mpg better.
- Golf GTI: 11.7 cu ft more cargo, 1 more seat.
- Golf GTI wins 3 of 8 measures.
| Measure | Cooper | Golf GTI | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $23,395 | $30,490 | Cooper |
| Horsepower | N/A | 228 hp | N/A |
| Torque | N/A | 258 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 29 mpg | 27 mpg | Cooper |
| Cargo, max | 5.7 cu ft | 17.4 cu ft | Golf GTI |
| Rear legroom | N/A | 35.6 in | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | About the same |
| Length | 145.6 in | 168.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,546 lb | 3,210 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 4 | 5 | Golf GTI |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.1 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 8.5 s tested | 6.3 s estimate | Golf GTI |
| 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 FWD $22,400 | Golf GTI 2.0T S Manual $28,695 | $6,295 |
| Golf GTI 2.0T S FWD $28,695 | Cooper SE 2-Door Hatchback FWD $29,900 | $1,205 |
Cost to run
Cooper costs $7,684 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Cooper | Golf GTI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $23,395 | $30,490 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,324 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,945 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $31,340 | $39,023 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Golf GTI wins.
Cooper wins if Space weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Cooper | 23% |
| MPG | Cooper | 7% |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | Golf GTI | 67% |
| 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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