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Spec height¹ 55.4 in 2

1 58.7 in Spec height¹
+ 3.35 in

1 + 0.12 in

2 66.3 in Spec width²

+ 4.57 in 1 70.8 in Spec width²

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Volkswagen

Golf

5-door Hatchback

Gen. 7.1 | 2012 - 2019

Spotted in Switzerland 17″

MINI

Cooper

3-door Hatchback

Gen. 2 | 2006 - 2010

Spotted in Switzerland 15″

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Rear View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012 vs. MINI Cooper (R56) 3-door Hatchback 2006

Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012 is 4.57 in wider and 3.35 in higher compared to MINI Cooper (R56) 3-door Hatchback 2006. It has 0.1 in more ground clearance and offers 87% more cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Micro

167.6 in

+22

Length

145.6 in

70.8 in

+4.5

Width²

66.3 in

79.8 in

Width incl. mirrors

-- in

58.7 in

+3.3

Height¹

55.4 in

103.8 in

+6.7

Wheelbase

97.1 in

5.6 in

+0.1

Ground clearance³

5.5 in

2656.6 lbs

+7%

Weight^4,⁶

2502.2 lbs

Seats max.

13.4 cu ft

+136%

Cargo volume EU⁴

5.7 cu ft

44.8 cu ft

+87%

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

24 cu ft

-- cu ft

Cargo volume US⁴

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Standard

Segment

Premium

€ 18075

+19%

Price EU⁷

€ 15200

$ --

Price US⁷

$ --

1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price). | 8. Based on popularity over the last 30 days (most popular is 100)

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Rear View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012 vs. MINI Cooper (R56) 3-door Hatchback 2006

Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012 is 4.57 in wider and 3.35 in higher compared to MINI Cooper (R56) 3-door Hatchback 2006. It has 0.1 in more ground clearance and offers 87% more cargo space.4,5

Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012 is 4.57 in wider and 3.35 in higher compared to MINI Cooper (R56) 3-door Hatchback 2006. It has 0.1 in more ground clearance and offers 87% more cargo space.^4,5