2006 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 95 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf | 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Mini |
| Model | Golf | Cooper Roadster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1336 kg | 1241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
