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MINI Aceman vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (258 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (25500 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI Aceman or VW Golf?

MINI Aceman

VW Golf

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Golf has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the MINI Aceman costs 25500 £. That’s a price difference of around 262 £.

As for range, the MINI Aceman performs significantly better – achieving up to 405 km, about 262 km more than the VW Golf.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf has a evident edge – offering 333 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the MINI Aceman takes 6.40 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the MINI Aceman tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls somewhat stronger with 420 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, VW Golf is noticeable lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1720 kg. The difference is around 413 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf offers clearly perceptible more room – 381 L compared to 300 L. That’s a difference of about 81 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf performs slightly better – up to 1237 L, which is about 232 L more than the MINI Aceman.

When it comes to payload, MINI Aceman slight takes the win – 530 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the MINI Aceman shows itself to be edges ahead and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £25,500
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MINI Aceman

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 258 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14 - 16 kWh
  • Electric Range : 303 - 405 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
25500 - 36200 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
303 - 405 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
38.5 - 49.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1720 - 1825 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
300 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4079 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1754 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1514 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1005 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
450 - 530 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 258 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
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 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
MINI
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Is the MINI Aceman offered with different drivetrains?

The MINI Aceman is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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