2011 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman and 2011 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 60 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mini | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cooper Clubman | Golf |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2548 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
