Compare performance (258 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (23300 £ vs 25200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI MINI or VW Golf?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
MINI MINI has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23300 £ , while the VW Golf costs 25200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1881 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the MINI MINI with 5.90 L. The difference is about 4.80 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the MINI MINI performs convincingly better – achieving up to 402 km, about 259 km more than the VW Golf.
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 has a clearly perceptible 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 noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the MINI MINI takes 5.90 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the MINI MINI tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 420 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, VW Golf is hardly perceptible lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1335 kg. The difference is around 28 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Golf offers evident more room – 381 L compared to 275 L. That’s a difference of about 106 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1237 L, which is about 312 L more than the MINI MINI.
When it comes to payload, VW Golf a bit takes the win – 508 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.
The VW Golf is far ahead overall 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.
The MINI is a cheeky, joyfully small hatch that turns even the most humdrum commute into something worth smiling about. It serves up go-kart handling, a stylish cabin and near-endless customization, making it a perfect pick for drivers who want personality packed into a compact package.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
23300 - 37500 £
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Price
25200 - 47600 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 15.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
293 - 402 km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
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Battery Capacity
36.6 - 49.8 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
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co2
25 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
44 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback, Convertible
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
4 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
2 - 5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1335 - 1730 kg
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Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
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Trunk capacity
210 - 275 L
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Length
3858 - 4036 mm
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Length
4282 - 4296 mm
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Width
1744 - 1756 mm
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Width
1789 mm
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Height
1431 - 1464 mm
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Height
1454 - 1483 mm
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Max trunk capacity
725 - 925 L
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Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
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Payload
345 - 445 kg
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 258 HP
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Power HP
116 - 333 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 8.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
160 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
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Torque
230 - 380 Nm
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
115 - 190 kW
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Power kW
85 - 245 kW
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Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
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Brand
MINI
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Brand
VW
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The MINI MINI is available as Front-Wheel Drive.