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2024 Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works FWD
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T S DSG

2024 Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works FWD

2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T S DSG

$35,400 Starting Price (MSRP)
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Sub-Model John Cooper Works Hardtop Sub-Model Golf GTI
Make Mini Make Volkswagen
Model Hardtop Model Golf
Model Year 2024 Mini John Cooper Works Hardtop Model Year 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Year 2024 Year 2025
MSRP $35,400 MSRP N/A
Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission 6-Speed Manual Transmission 7-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 228 hp Horsepower 262 hp
Torque 235 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm Torque 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
City 22 MPG City 24 MPG
Highway 32 MPG Highway 33 MPG
Combined 26 MPG Combined 27 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 11.6 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City 255.2 miles Cruising Range City 316.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway 371.2 miles Cruising Range Highway 435.6 miles
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 35.4 ft Turning Diameter 35.8 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display N/A
Navigation System Not Available Navigation System N/A
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls N/A
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate N/A
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control Optional Adaptive Cruise Control N/A
Automatic Parking Optional Automatic Parking N/A
Climate Control Not Available Climate Control N/A
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) N/A
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) N/A
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control N/A
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate N/A
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Heated Front Seat(s) N/A
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) N/A
Heated Steering Wheel Optional Heated Steering Wheel N/A
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start N/A
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry N/A
A/C Standard A/C N/A
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Multi-Zone A/C N/A
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C N/A
Power Driver Seat Not Available Power Driver Seat N/A
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat N/A
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start N/A
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Remote Trunk Release N/A
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory N/A
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage N/A
Universal Garage Door Opener Optional Universal Garage Door Opener N/A
Telematics Standard Telematics N/A
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics N/A
Bucket Seats Optional Bucket Seats N/A
Cloth Seats Standard Cloth Seats N/A
Leather Seats Optional Leather Seats N/A
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel N/A
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Premium Synthetic Seats N/A
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats N/A
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim N/A
Sun/Moonroof Standard Sun/Moonroof N/A
HD Radio Standard HD Radio N/A
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio N/A
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player N/A
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input N/A
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection N/A
Premium Sound System Optional Premium Sound System N/A
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System N/A
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage N/A
Smart Device Integration Standard Smart Device Integration N/A
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot N/A
Seating Capacity 4 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 2,892 lbs Curb Weight 3,188 lbs
Wheelbase 98.2 in Wheelbase 103.6 in
Front Wheel Size 17" x 7" Front Wheel Size 18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size 17" x 7" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 7.5"
Front Tire P205/45WR17 Front Tire P225/40HR18
Rear Tire P205/45WR17 Rear Tire P225/40HR18
Front Width 58.5 in Front Width 60.4 in
Max Width 68 in Max Width 70.4 in
Height 55.7 in Height 57.9 in
Length 152.8 in Length 168.8 in
Front Seat Headroom 38.3 in Front Seat Headroom 38.5 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 50.6 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.9 in
Front Seat Leg Room 41.4 in Front Seat Leg Room 41.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom 36.4 in Rear Seat Headroom 38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 47.8 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.9 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 30.8 in Rear Seat Leg Room 35 in
Ground Clearance N/A Ground Clearance 4.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room N/A Front Seat Hip Room 53.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room N/A Rear Seat Hip Room 46.3 in