VW Golf GTI vs Mini Cooper S
| Category | Mini Cooper S | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 1.6 l R4 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 170 / 168 | 200 / 197 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 220 / 162 | 280 / 207 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1185 / 2612 | 1404 / 3095 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 143 / 141 | 142 / 141 |
| Average price | €22,000 | €25,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Mini Cooper S | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Tsukuba | 1:13.20 | 1:10.90 |
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:27.50 | 0:26.60 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:51.60 | 1:47.70 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:22.70 | 1:19.60 |
| Bedford Autodrome West Circuit (2004 - 06/2008) | 1:34.60 | 1:41.00 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Mini Cooper S | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.4 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.6 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 4.9 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.4 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 8.5 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 10.7 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 13.6 s | 13.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 17.0 s | 16.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.7 s @ 78.3 mph | 10.8 s @ 78.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.8 s @ 95.2 mph | 14.5 s @ 95.0 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Mini Cooper S | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.4 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.6 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.4 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.2 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 10.0 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 13.5 s | 13.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 17.5 s | 17.8 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 23.8 s | 23.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph | 3.9 s | 3.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 4.6 s | 4.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 6.2 s | 6.2 s |
General performance
| Category | Mini Cooper S | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 222 kph (138 mph) | 235 kph (146 mph) |
| 18m slalom | 59.8 kph (37.2 mph) | 62.3 kph (38.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 27 UK) | 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.82 g (8 m/s²) | 0.90 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (118 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 39 m (128 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Mini Cooper S | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 460 | 482 |
| Straight line speed | 2727 | 2966 |
| Total | 3187 | 3448 |
Verdict
Golf GTI is the fastest by a small margin.
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