2001 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 15 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Volkswagen Golf (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Mini |
| Model | Golf | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3724 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
