VW Golf GTI vs Mini Cooper S
| Category | Mini Cooper S | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 184 / 181 | 211 / 208 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 260 / 192 | 280 / 207 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1200 / 2646 | 1344 / 2963 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 153 / 151 | 157 / 155 |
| Average price | €29,000 | €28,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Mini Cooper S | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sachsenring | 1:47.23 | 1:48.05 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:47.40 | 1:45.90 |
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:25.78 | 1:26.06 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:20.10 | 1:19.80 |
| Tsukuba | 1:11.57 | 1:10.42 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Mini Cooper S | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.6 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 10.9 s | 10.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 32.2 s | 26.4 s |
| 1000 m | 28.0 s | 26.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.9 s | 9.1 s |
| 70 - 120 kph | 8.9 s | 4.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 26.6 s | 19.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.4 s | 15.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.7 s @ 79.5 mph | 10.4 s @ 82.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.0 s | 14.5 s @ 100.0 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 26.1 s @ 116.2 mph | 24.3 s @ 121.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | Mini Cooper S | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 228 kph (142 mph) | 240 kph (149 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.45 g (4 m/s²) | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 5.9 l/100 km (40 mpg US / 48 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (123 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Mini Cooper S | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 78 | 100 |
| Overall | 90 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf GTI is the fastest by considerable margin.
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