Volkswagen Golf vs MINI Cooper Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · MINI Cooper
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,945 lb
- Width70.8 in
- MINI Cooper width66.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: MINI Cooper is 20.9 in shorter (167.6 in vs 146.7 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 4.5 in narrower (70.8 in vs 66.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 3.4 in taller (58.2 in vs 54.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 97.1 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 327 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 2,618 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: MINI Cooper is 20.9 in shorter (167.6 in vs 146.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 327 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 2,618 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 97.1 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 4.5 in narrower (70.8 in vs 66.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 3.4 in taller (58.2 in vs 54.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is shorter by 20.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for MINI Cooper
- Narrower for tight parkingMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is narrower by 4.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMINI Cooper — Based on length × width (MINI Cooper)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | MINI Cooper | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 146.7 in | 20.9 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 66.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 54.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 97.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,945 lb | 2,618 lb | 327 lb |
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