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Spec height¹ 1.407 m 2

1 1.492 m Spec height¹
+ 8.5 cm

1 + 0.3 cm

2 1.683 m Spec width²

+ 11.6 cm 1 1.799 m 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 11.6 cm wider and 8.5 cm higher compared to MINI Cooper (R56) 3-door Hatchback 2006. It has 0.3 cm more ground clearance and offers 87% more cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Micro

425.8 cm

+55.9

Length

369.9 cm

179.9 cm

+11.6

Width²

168.3 cm

202.7 cm

Width incl. mirrors

-- cm

149.2 cm

+8.5

Height¹

140.7 cm

263.7 cm

+17

Wheelbase

246.7 cm

14.2 cm

+0.3

Ground clearance³

13.9 cm

1205 kg

+7%

Weight^4,⁶

1135 kg

Seats max.

380 l

+138%

Cargo volume EU⁴

160 l

1270 l

+87%

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

680 l

-- l

Cargo volume US⁴

-- l

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- l

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 11.6 cm wider and 8.5 cm higher compared to MINI Cooper (R56) 3-door Hatchback 2006. It has 0.3 cm more ground clearance and offers 87% more cargo space.4,5

Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012 is 11.6 cm wider and 8.5 cm higher compared to MINI Cooper (R56) 3-door Hatchback 2006. It has 0.3 cm more ground clearance and offers 87% more cargo space.^4,5