2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs. 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door
In comparing the 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI's and the 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI's and the 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI is a better car than the 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door.
2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs. 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Pricing
A used 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI ranges from $18,867 to $27,999 while a used 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door is priced between $14,997 to $25,624.
2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs. 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI loses 39.8 percent of its value and the 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door loses 35.2 percent of its value. This means the 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door retains 4.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI.
2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs. 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Golf GTI is 8.1 out of 10 while the MINI Hardtop 2 Door's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Volkswagen Golf GTI being ranked 6 out of 28 Best Hatchbacks and the MINI Hardtop 2 Door being ranked 13 out of 28. Out of 43 Best Small Cars, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is ranked 15 and the MINI Hardtop 2 Door is ranked 27.
2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs. 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Golf GTI is 7.3 out of 10. For the MINI Hardtop 2 Door the reliability rating is 6.3 out of 10. This gives the Volkswagen Golf GTI an advantage in reliability compared to the MINI Hardtop 2 Door.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI’s base engine makes 220 horsepower, and the 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door base engine makes 134 horsepower. The Golf GTI is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. The Hardtop 2 Door is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 441 miles. This gives the 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The Golf GTI uses regular unleaded, and the Hardtop 2 Door uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI has higher safety ratings than the 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
18867 - 27999
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.39811
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
14997 - 25624
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.351601
Volkswagen Golf GTI Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
MINI Hardtop 2 Door Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
6.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Volkswagen Golf GTI Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 26Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
8 out of / 26Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
14 out of / 43Ranking
14 out of / 28Ranking
15 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 18Ranking
18 out of / 26Ranking
19 out of / 26Ranking
20 out of / 43Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
21 out of / 24Ranking
22 out of / 43Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
32 out of / 43Ranking
33 out of / 43MINI Hardtop 2 Door Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
10 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 17Ranking
13 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 28Ranking
14 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 43Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 24Ranking
21 out of / 43Ranking
27 out of / 43Ranking
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29 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Trim Levels
Autobahn, S, SE
2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Trim Levels
Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works, Oxford Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
6 years / 72000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 72000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
220 hp @ 4700 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
134 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 33 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 436 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 38 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
325 / 441 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
17.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
110.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
47.8 inches
Cargo Space:
8.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3062 lbs
Width:
70.8 inches
Height:
57.8 inches
Length:
168 inches
Wheelbase:
103.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2625 lbs
Width:
76.1 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
151.1 inches
Wheelbase:
98.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
175/65R15