2023 MINI Cooper vs 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
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MSRP$27,400 | MSRP$31,965 |
Listings41 | Listings60 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2023 MINI Cooper Reviews SummaryYou either join the MINI camp or shake your head “no.” There has never been a middle ground with a MINI. That’s the point—to drive a fun-looking, fun-to-drive small car that’s unlike anything else in the neighbourhood. For 2023, the MINI Cooper offers a limited-run Resolute Edition and a few new paint colours. Our test drive was with a two-door Hardtop John Cooper Works (JCW) while participating in a rally with more than 700 MINI owners. Maybe next time you’ll join them with your new MINI. | |
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews SummaryThe eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI was introduced for the 2022 model year and enters 2024 essentially unchanged. The main news is that 2024 marks the last year a manual transmission will be available in this classic hot hatchback. Volkswagen is making a 380 special edition package standard on all stick-shift GTIs to commemorate that. A more substantial update is expected for the 2025 model year. Verdict: The GTI is a great all-rounder held back by poor interior design choices and a staid personality. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City29 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space8.7 cu ft | Cargo Space19.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight2769 lbs | Curb Weight3188 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height57.6 in |
Length152.2 in | Length168.8 in |
Width75.9 in | Width81.6 in |
Wheelbase98.2 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload694 lbs | Maximum Payload904 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,400 | $31,965 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | You either join the MINI camp or shake your head “no.” There has never been a middle ground with a MINI. That’s the point—to drive a fun-looking, fun-to-drive small car that’s unlike anything else in the neighbourhood. For 2023, the MINI Cooper offers a limited-run Resolute Edition and a few new paint colours. Our test drive was with a two-door Hardtop John Cooper Works (JCW) while participating in a rally with more than 700 MINI owners. Maybe next time you’ll join them with your new MINI. | The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI was introduced for the 2022 model year and enters 2024 essentially unchanged. The main news is that 2024 marks the last year a manual transmission will be available in this classic hot hatchback. Volkswagen is making a 380 special edition package standard on all stick-shift GTIs to commemorate that. A more substantial update is expected for the 2025 model year. Verdict: The GTI is a great all-rounder held back by poor interior design choices and a staid personality. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 29 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.7 cu ft | 19.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2769 lbs | 3188 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 152.2 in | 168.8 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 81.6 in |
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 694 lbs | 904 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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