2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2020 MINI Cooper
Overview | |
MSRP$23,400 | MSRP$28,695 |
Average price$20,846 | Average price$25,469 |
Listings111 | Listings60 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2020 MINI Cooper Reviews SummaryThe MINI Cooper showcases timeless design and encourages even the timidest driver to live out their inner Mario Kart fantasies. With a short wheelbase, low curb weight, and torquey engines, the MINI Cooper delivers more smiles per square foot than most competitors. And with a new electric powertrain option, it can do so with a green footprint, too. | |
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews SummaryNow in its last year of production before a major makeover, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI five-door hatchback embodies the benefits (and drawbacks) of the hot hatch formula. The quick, nimble, and stylish compact delivers impressive performance—but what does it sacrifice? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space8.7 cu ft | Cargo Space17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight2625 lbs | Curb Weight3133 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height57.8 in |
Length151.1 in | Length168.0 in |
Width76.1 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase98.2 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload680 lbs | Maximum Payload915 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,400 | $28,695 |
Average price | $20,846 | $25,469 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.1 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The MINI Cooper showcases timeless design and encourages even the timidest driver to live out their inner Mario Kart fantasies. With a short wheelbase, low curb weight, and torquey engines, the MINI Cooper delivers more smiles per square foot than most competitors. And with a new electric powertrain option, it can do so with a green footprint, too. | Now in its last year of production before a major makeover, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI five-door hatchback embodies the benefits (and drawbacks) of the hot hatch formula. The quick, nimble, and stylish compact delivers impressive performance—but what does it sacrifice? |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.7 cu ft | 17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2625 lbs | 3133 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 151.1 in | 168.0 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 680 lbs | 915 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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