Volkswagen Golf GTI vs. MINI Hardtop 2 Door
In comparing the Volkswagen Golf GTI's and the MINI Hardtop 2 Door's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Golf GTI has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The MINI Hardtop 2 Door has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Volkswagen Golf GTI's and the MINI Hardtop 2 Door's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is a better car than the MINI Hardtop 2 Door.
Volkswagen Golf GTI vs. MINI Hardtop 2 Door Pricing
For a new model, the Volkswagen Golf GTI's price is between $33,331 and $42,776, with the MINI Hardtop 2 Door priced between $31,851 and $45,845.
Volkswagen Golf GTI vs. MINI Hardtop 2 Door Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volkswagen Golf GTI loses 39.8 percent of its value and the MINI Hardtop 2 Door loses 35.2 percent of its value. This means the MINI Hardtop 2 Door retains 4.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Volkswagen Golf GTI vs. 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.
Volkswagen Golf GTI vs. 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 Volkswagen Golf GTI’s base engine makes 241 horsepower, and the MINI Hardtop 2 Door base engine makes 134 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 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 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 Volkswagen Golf GTI has higher safety ratings than the 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:
33331 - 42776
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.39811
Pricing
New Asking Price:
31851 - 45845
Used Asking Price:
28766 - 42685
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
Electric, Gasoline
Volkswagen Golf GTI Trim Levels
380 Autobahn, 380 S, 380 SE, Autobahn, S, SE
MINI Hardtop 2 Door Trim Levels
Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 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:
241 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
134 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 1480 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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):
27 / 38 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
313 / 441 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
19.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.8 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:
3188 lbs
Width:
81.6 inches
Height:
57.6 inches
Length:
168.8 inches
Wheelbase:
103.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2712 lbs
Width:
75.9 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
152.2 inches
Wheelbase:
98.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P225/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
175/65R15