Volkswagen Golf vs MINI Cooper Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · MINI Cooper
- Length165.4 in – 165.8 in
- Height57.8 in – 58.3 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,325 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.3 in
- MINI Cooper width66.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: MINI Cooper is 18.9 in shorter (165.6 in vs 146.7 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 3.9 in narrower (70.2 in vs 66.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 3.2 in taller (58.0 in vs 54.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 97.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 529 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,618 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 529 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,618 lb)
- Length: MINI Cooper is 18.9 in shorter (165.6 in vs 146.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 3.2 in taller (58.0 in vs 54.8 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 3.9 in narrower (70.2 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 97.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is shorter by 18.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for MINI Cooper
- Narrower for tight parkingMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is narrower by 3.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMINI Cooper — Based on length × width (MINI Cooper)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | MINI Cooper | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.6 in | 146.7 in | 18.9 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 66.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 54.8 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 97.1 in | 4.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,147 lb | 2,618 lb | 529 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 165.4 in – 165.8 in).
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