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MINI MINI vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

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?

MINI MINI

VW Golf

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

MINI

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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 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.

MINI

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

MINI MINI
VW Golf

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km

MINI MINI

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.

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VW Golf

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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 MINI
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption

Price
23300 - 37500 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.8 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 15.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
293 - 402 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
36.6 - 49.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback, Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1335 - 1730 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
210 - 275 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
3858 - 4036 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1744 - 1756 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1431 - 1464 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
725 - 925 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
345 - 445 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 258 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
160 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
230 - 380 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 190 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
MINI
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the MINI MINI?

The MINI MINI is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.