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Mini Cooper S vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Mini Cooper S
Volkswagen Golf GTI

Mini

Cooper S

From ₹44.45 Lakh

Full Cooper S page Change

Volkswagen

Golf GTI

From ₹50.91 Lakh

Full Golf GTI page Change
Mini Cooper SCooper S STD · ₹44.45 Lakh
Volkswagen Golf GTIGTI · ₹50.91 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Cooper S: ₹44.45 Lakh (ahead) Golf GTI: ₹50.91 Lakh Cooper S ₹6.46 lakh cheaper
Safety Cooper S: 5 stars Golf GTI: 5 stars Euro NCAP
Mileage Cooper S: 15 kmpl (ahead) Golf GTI: 14.50 kmpl ARAI claim
Power Cooper S: 201 bhp Golf GTI: 265 PS (ahead) Torque 300 vs 370 Nm
Boot Cooper S: 210 litres Golf GTI: 374 litres (ahead) Length 3,876 vs 4,287 mm
Versions Cooper S: 6 (ahead) Golf GTI: 1

Pick the Cooper S for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Pick the Golf GTI for more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹44.45 Lakh
₹50.91 Lakh
On-road in
₹50.91 Lakh
₹58.27 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹85,539 a month
₹97,894 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
201 bhp
265 PS
Torque
300 Nm
370 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
15 kmpl
14.50 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Premium hot hatchback
Hot Hatchback / Performance Car
Seating Capacity
5
5 Seats
Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed

Engine & Performance

Engine
2.0L turbo-petrol, 4 cylinders
Not listed
Displacement
1998 cc
1,984 cc (2.0L)
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 Litres
Not listed
0-100 km/h
6.9 seconds
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol
Engine Config
Not listed
2.0L 4-Cylinder Direct-Injection Turbocharged EA888 TSI Petrol
Drivetrain
Not listed
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with VAQ Electronically Controlled Mechanical Limited-Slip Differential (VAQ Diff Lock)
0-100
Not listed
5.9 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed
Not listed
250 km/h (Electronically Limited)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic (DCT)
7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission with Shift-by-Wire & Steering Wheel Shift Paddles
Drivetrain
FWD
Not listed
Gears
Not listed
7
Paddles
Not listed
Yes
Hybrid
Not listed
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Air suspension
MacPherson Strut with Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC Adaptive Damping) & 15 mm Lowered Sport Suspension
Rear Suspension
Air suspension
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with DCC Adaptive Dampers & Anti-Roll Bar
Front Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 340 mm with Red GTI Brake Calipers)
Rear Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 310 mm) - All 4 Discs
Tyres
Tubeless with Tyre Pressure Indicator
Not listed
Wheel Type
Not listed
18-inch 'Richmond' Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels (Optional 19-inch 'Adelaide' Alloys)
Tyre Size
Not listed
225/40 R18 (or 235/35 R19) High-Performance Pirelli P Zero
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Tyre Repair Mobility Kit with 12V Air Compressor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
3,876 mm
4,287 mm
Width
1,744 mm
1,789 mm
Height
1,432 mm
1,463 mm
Wheelbase
2,495 mm
2,627 mm
Boot Space
210 Litres
374 Litres (expandable to 1,230 L with 60:40 folded rear seats)
Ground Clearance
Not listed
138 mm (Sport Tuned Stance)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,445 kg
Fuel Tank
Not listed
50 Litres
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.3 m

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
6 (front, side and curtain airbags); some Indian listings show only 2, see Source Notes
7 Airbags Standard (Dual front, driver knee, front side thorax, full-length curtain airbags)
ADAS
Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking
Level 2 ADAS (Travel Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, Front Assist with Autonomous Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition)
Other Safety
ABS with EBD, Cornering Brake Control, Electronic Stability/Dynamic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist, Traction Control, Rear View Camera, Crash Sensor
Not listed
NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2025). Adult occupant 33.6/40, child occupant 40.5/49.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2025). Adult occupant 32.1/40, child occupant 42.2/49.
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (Vehicle Dynamics Manager VDM, Electronic Stability Control ESC Sport mode, VAQ Electronic Diff Lock, ABS with EBD)
Camera
Not listed
Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Front/Rear Optical Parking Sensors
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Direct Active TPMS)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Connectivity
Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Not listed
Touchscreen
Not listed
10.0-inch Discover Pro HD Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless App-Connect
Digital Cluster
Not listed
10.25-inch Full Digital High-Definition Digital Cockpit Pro with GTI-Specific G-Meter, Power/Torque Dials & Boost Gauge + Head-Up Display (HUD)
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not listed
We Connect Plus with Remote Lock/Unlock, Vehicle Status, SOTA Updates
Audio System
Not listed
Harman Kardon 10-Speaker Audiophile Sound System (480W 12-Channel Amplifier with Subwoofer)
Sunroof
Not listed
Single-Pane Electric Panoramic Tilt/Slide Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch
Seat Features
Not listed
GTI Top Sports Bucket Seats in Iconic 'Scale Paper' Tartan Fabric / Vienna Leather with Integrated Headrests, Red Accents & Heating
Climate Control
Not listed
3-Zone Climatronic Automatic Climate Control with Air Care Allergen PM2.5 Filter
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling)

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
British Racing Green Metallic, Chili Red, Sunny Side Yellow, Blazing Blue, Icy Sunshine Blue, Indigo Sunset Blue, Melting Silver, Midnight Black, Nanuq White, Ocean Wave Green
Not listed
Standard Warranty
Not listed
4 Years / 1,00,000 km Comprehensive Warranty
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Not listed
IQ.LIGHT LED Matrix Headlights with Continuous Illuminated Front Red/LED Radiator Grille Light Strip
Tail Lights
Not listed
Full LED Rear Combination Tail Lamps with Dynamic Sweeping Turn Signals
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
Front Bumper Honeycomb Air Intake with Integrated 5-Point X-Shaped LED Fog Lamps, Twin Chrome Sports Exhaust Tailpipes & Red GTI Badges

Choice

Versions
6 versions
1 version
Price range
₹44.45 Lakh – ₹58.9 Lakh
₹50.91 Lakh
Colours
11 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

Cooper S STD₹44.45 Lakh GTI₹50.91 Lakh Golf GTI ₹6.46 lakh more

On-road price by city

Cooper S Cooper S STD against Golf GTI GTI

CityCooper SGolf GTIGap
Mumbai₹52.24 Lakh₹59.79 LakhCooper S ₹7.55 lakh less
Pune₹52.24 Lakh₹59.79 LakhCooper S ₹7.55 lakh less
New Delhi₹50.91 Lakh₹58.27 LakhCooper S ₹7.35 lakh less
Bengaluru₹54.48 Lakh₹62.35 LakhCooper S ₹7.87 lakh less
Chennai₹55.38 Lakh₹63.38 LakhCooper S ₹8.00 lakh less
Hyderabad₹55.41 Lakh₹63.92 LakhCooper S ₹8.51 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹49.13 Lakh₹56.23 LakhCooper S ₹7.10 lakh less
Kolkata₹50.91 Lakh₹58.27 LakhCooper S ₹7.35 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Cooper S or the Golf GTI?

The Cooper S, by ₹6.46 lakh on the versions compared here: Cooper S Cooper S STD at ₹44.45 Lakh against Golf GTI GTI at ₹50.91 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹50.91 Lakh against ₹58.27 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Cooper S claims 15 kmpl against 14.50 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Cooper S: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2025. The Golf GTI: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2025. The Cooper S has 6 airbags and the Golf GTI 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Cooper S Cooper S STD makes 201 bhp and 300 Nm and the Golf GTI GTI makes 265 PS and 370 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Golf GTI is 411 mm longer. Boot space is 210 litres in the Cooper S and 374 litres in the Golf GTI.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹85,539 a month for the Cooper S and ₹97,894 for the Golf GTI, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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