2007 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 43 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Golf | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Mini |
| Model | Golf | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1338 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3713 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
