Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIvsMini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Mini Paceman (R61)

Cooper S 1.6

190 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIMiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
82.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
32.2s
Calculated
38.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
783km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,114mm162in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,518mm60in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
124mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
330L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,080L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
47L
CO2 emissions-
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIMini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.65,500-6,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIMiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.2 s
38.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
190 hp
142 kW

Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6 has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI and Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
1,305 kg
2,877 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.67.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6 and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI and Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
783 km
487 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
228 km/h
142 mph
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
220 km/h
137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,114 mm
162.0 in
Height
1,518 mm
59.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIMiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,114 mm
162.0 in
Height
1,518 mm
59.8 in
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
783 km
487 mi
CO2 score
-
139 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIMini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 328 km (204 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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