Volkswagen Golf vs MINI Cooper Clubman
Overview | |
MSRP$17,995 | MSRP$24,100 |
Listings71 | Listings95 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryThe Volkswagen Golf practically defines the hatchback, and the latest version is no exception. With a refined interior and an engaging, let’s-take-the-back-road driving demeanor, the new Golf is a fun yet practical little car. Don’t expect it to be cheap, though, especially if you want modern creature comforts. | |
Reviews SummaryEventually, people grow up, start families, and need a bigger car. With the redesigned 2016 Clubman, MINI also grows up and builds the biggest car in its history, one that can theoretically serve as family transport. In the process, it seems that a few important ingredients have been left out of what ought to be a deliciously satisfying recipe. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.8L 170 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.8L 170 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Torque200 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm |
Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.8 cu ft | Cargo Space17.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight2901 lbs | Curb Weight3105 lbs |
Height57.2 in | Height56.7 in |
Length167.5 in | Length168.3 in |
Width70.5 in | Width79.6 in |
Wheelbase103.8 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload1083 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $17,995 | $24,100 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 6.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The Volkswagen Golf practically defines the hatchback, and the latest version is no exception. With a refined interior and an engaging, let’s-take-the-back-road driving demeanor, the new Golf is a fun yet practical little car. Don’t expect it to be cheap, though, especially if you want modern creature comforts. | Eventually, people grow up, start families, and need a bigger car. With the redesigned 2016 Clubman, MINI also grows up and builds the biggest car in its history, one that can theoretically serve as family transport. In the process, it seems that a few important ingredients have been left out of what ought to be a deliciously satisfying recipe. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.8L 170 hp I4 | 1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.8L 170 hp I4 | 1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Torque | 200 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.8 cu ft | 17.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2901 lbs | 3105 lbs |
Height | 57.2 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 167.5 in | 168.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 79.6 in |
Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1083 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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