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Spec height1 1.414 m 2
1 1.491 m Spec height1
 + 7.7 cm
1 + 1.8 cm
2 1.727 m Spec width2
+ 7.2 cm 1 1.799 m Spec width2
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Volkswagen Golf 3-door Hatchback 2012 - 2017
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Volkswagen
Golf
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 7 | 2012 - 2017
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
MINI Cooper 3-door Hatchback 2013 - 2018
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MINI
Cooper
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 2013 - 2018
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf (AU) 3-door Hatchback 2012 vs. MINI Cooper (F56) 3-door Hatchback 2013


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (AU) 3-door Hatchback 2012 is 7.2 cm wider and 7.7 cm higher compared to MINI Cooper (F56) 3-door Hatchback 2013. It has 1.8 cm more ground clearance and offers 74% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
+3
Size class
Micro
425.5 cm
+43.4
Length
382.1 cm
179.9 cm
+7.2
Width2
172.7 cm
202.7 cm
+9.5
Width incl. mirrors
193.2 cm
149.1 cm
+7.7
Height1
141.4 cm
262 cm
+12.5
Wheelbase
249.5 cm
14.2 cm
+1.8
Ground clearance3
12.4 cm
1205 kg
+4%
Weight4,6
1165 kg
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Seats max.
4
380 l
+81%
Cargo volume EU4
211 l
1270 l
+74%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
731 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 17175
+5%
Price EU7
€ 16400
$ --
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).
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