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MINI Aceman vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI Aceman or VW Golf?

MINI Aceman vs VW Golf: Key differences

MINI Aceman

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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VW Golf

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Aceman

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MINI Aceman is marginally cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the VW Golf costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,281 £.

As for electric range, the MINI Aceman offers substantially more range – reaching up to 355 km, about 212 km more than the VW Golf.

Golf

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf offers visibly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the MINI Aceman takes 6.4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Aceman

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is clearly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,720 kg. The difference is around 413 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers markedly more boot space – 381 L compared to 300 L. That’s a difference of about 81 L.

When it comes to payload, the MINI Aceman carries barely more – 530 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI Aceman has the upper hand in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Aceman

MINI Aceman

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 258 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 309 - 355 km
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MINI Aceman

The MINI Aceman squeezes classic MINI charm into a sharper, more crossover-ready shape, trading some of the old curves for grown-up practicality while keeping the wink-and-grin personality buyers crave. Inside it's a surprisingly premium, customizable cabin that feels clever rather than cluttered, and on the road the Aceman is eager and nimble — ideal for city dwellers who want an SUV silhouette with proper fun behind the wheel.

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4.5 (2 Reviews)
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GEORGXRM
5 Jan 2026, 00:44:07

Amazing interior, sporty-funky exterior, great handles, good amount of power.

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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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MINI Aceman
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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,000 - 36,400 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
309 - 355 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,720 - 1,825 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
300 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,754 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 530 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 258 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
290 - 350 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 190 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
MINI
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the MINI Aceman?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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