Volkswagen Golf vs Mini Convertible

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    2025 Volkswagen Golf - Life

    2025 Volkswagen Golf - Life

    1.4 L, 8-speed auto, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    From $38,690

    excl. on-roads

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    2023 Mini Convertible - Cooper Classic

    2023 Mini Convertible - Cooper Classic

    1.5 L, 6-speed manual, Convertible, Petrol, FWD

    From $46,525

    excl. on-roads

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    Overview

    Variant

    Life

    Variant

    Cooper Classic

    Body type

    Hatchback

    Body type

    Convertible

    Engine size

    1.4 L

    Engine size

    1.5 L

    Drive type

    Front

    Drive type

    Front

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    6.3 / 100 km

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    5.6 / 100 km

    Power and torque

    110kW / 250Nm

    Power and torque

    100kW / 220Nm

    794km

    714km

    Warranty

    5 year

    Warranty

    5 year

    Doors

    5

    Doors

    2

    Seats

    5

    Seats

    4

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Safety rating

    5 Stars

    Safety rating

    Specifications

    Engine size

    1.4 L

    Engine size

    1.5 L

    Cylinders

    4cyl

    Cylinders

    3cyl

    794km

    714km

    Power

    110kW at 6000 rpm

    Power

    100kW at 4500 rpm

    Torque

    250Nm at 1500 rpm

    Torque

    220Nm at 1480 rpm

    Engine configuration

    In-Line

    Engine configuration

    In-Line

    Fuel injection

    Fuel injection

    Acceleration (0-100km/h)

    Acceleration (0-100km/h)

    8.8 s

    Drive type

    Front

    Drive type

    Front

    Transmission

    8 SP Automatic

    Transmission

    6 SP Manual

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Fuel octane

    95

    Fuel octane

    95

    Fuel tank capacity

    50 L

    Fuel tank capacity

    40 L

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    6.3 / 100 km

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    5.6 / 100 km

    Urban efficiency

    8.1 / 100km

    Urban efficiency

    6.6 / 100km

    Highway efficiency

    5.2 / 100km

    Highway efficiency

    5.0 / 100km

    CO2 emissions (combined)

    143g / km

    CO2 emissions (combined)

    119g / km

    Warranty

    5 year

    Warranty

    5 year

    Roadside assist

    12 month / Unlimited km

    Roadside assist

    5 year / Unlimited km

    Service interval

    12 month / 15,000 km

    Service interval

    Length

    4282 mm

    Length

    3821 mm

    Height

    1480 mm

    Height

    1415 mm

    Width

    1789 mm

    Width

    1727 mm

    Ground clearance unladen

    134 mm

    Ground clearance unladen

    115 mm

    Front track

    1533 mm

    Front track

    1501 mm

    Rear track

    1503 mm

    Rear track

    1501 mm

    Wheelbase

    2631 mm

    Wheelbase

    2495 mm

    Boot space

    374 L

    Boot space

    215 L

    Kerb weight

    3106 kg

    Kerb weight

    2657 kg

    Gross vehicle mass

    1810 kg

    Gross vehicle mass

    1670 kg

    Tare weight

    1345 kg

    Tare weight

    1183 kg

    Braked towing capacity

    1500 kg

    Braked towing capacity

    Unbraked towing capacity

    690 kg

    Unbraked towing capacity

    Front tyres

    225/45 R17 91W

    Front tyres

    195/55 R16 87W

    Front rims

    7.5x17

    Front rims

    6.5x16

    Rear tyres

    225/45 R17 91W

    Rear tyres

    195/55 R16 87W

    Rear rims

    7.5x17

    Rear rims

    6.5x16

    Safety rating

    5 Stars

    Safety rating

    Number of airbags

    9

    Number of airbags

    4

    Anti-collision system

    Standard

    Anti-collision system

    Standard

    Driver monitoring

    yes

    Driver monitoring

    Blind spot monitor

    Blind spot monitor active without turn signal and includes collision avoidance

    Blind spot monitor

    Lane departure warning

    Standard

    Lane departure warning

    Standard

    Active lane control

    yes

    Active lane control

    no

    Traffic sign recognition

    Not Available

    Traffic sign recognition

    Standard

    Security alarm

    Alarm

    Security alarm

    Four wheel drive type

    no

    Four wheel drive type

    no

    Low/high range

    no

    Low/high range

    no

    Approach angle

    Approach angle

    Departure angle

    Departure angle

    Breakover angle

    Breakover angle

    Differential lock

    Not Available

    Differential lock

    Not Available

    Features

    Apple CarPlay

    yes

    Apple CarPlay

    yes

    Android Auto

    yes

    Android Auto

    no

    Wireless charging

    Standard

    Wireless charging

    Standard

    Digital radio (DAB+)

    yes

    Digital radio (DAB+)

    yes

    360° camera

    Not Available

    360° camera

    Not Available

    Cruise control

    Standard

    Cruise control

    Standard

    Start/stop system

    Standard

    Start/stop system

    Standard

    Number of speakers

    6

    Number of speakers

    6

    Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

    Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

    USB ports (front)

    2

    USB ports (front)

    1

    USB ports (rear)

    0

    USB ports (rear)

    0

    Keyless entry

    yes

    Keyless entry

    no

    Keyless start

    yes

    Keyless start

    yes

    Rain sensing wipers

    yes

    Rain sensing wipers

    yes

    Display screen size

    10.30 ”

    Display screen size

    8.80 ”

    Seat material

    Cloth

    Seat material

    Cloth

    Heated seats (front)

    no

    Heated seats (front)

    no

    Heated seats (rear)

    no

    Heated seats (rear)

    no

    Heated steering wheel

    no

    Heated steering wheel

    no

    Air conditioning type

    Fully-Auto

    Air conditioning type

    Fully-Auto

    Air conditioning zones

    1

    Air conditioning zones

    2

    Sunroof

    Not Available

    Sunroof

    Not Available

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    2023 Mini Convertible - Cooper Classic

    1.5 L, 6-speed manual, Convertible, Petrol, FWD