Mini Clubman F54 or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

2015–2023 vs 2019–present · Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Clubman F54 4,266 mm, Golf VIII 4,633 mm — a 37 cm difference.
Boot: Clubman F54 360 l, Golf VIII 611 l.
Lowest consumption: Clubman F54 4.4 l/100 km, Golf VIII 1.1 l/100 km.
Power: Clubman F54 100–225 kW, Golf VIII 81–235 kW.
Standard equipment: Clubman F54 31 items (One), Golf VIII 35 items (Life).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mini Clubman F542015–2023 · 4 engines · One, Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper WorksSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf VIII2019–present · 11 engines · Life, Style, R-Line, ActiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mini Clubman F542015–2023no listings	Volkswagen Golf VIII2019–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,253 mm–4,266 mm	Length4,284 mm–4,633 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm	Width1,789 mm
Height	Height1,441 mm	Height1,456 mm–1,478 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,670 mm	Wheelbase2,627 mm–2,686 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–141 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume360 l	Trunk volume273 l–611 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,355 kg–1,600 kg	Curb weight1,245 kg–1,613 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank48 l	Fuel tank40 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2023	Production years2019–present
Body type	Body typeWagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines11
Power	Power100–225 kW (136–306 hp)	Power81–235 kW (110–320 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · Cooper D 2.0	Lowest consumption1.1 l/100 km · 1.4 eHybrid GTE
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.9 s · John Cooper Works ALL4 2.0	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · 2.0 TSI R
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsOne · Life
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · One	Items in the base trim35 · Life
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Cooper	Items in the top trim38 · R-Line
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Active Power Steering	Active Power Steering✓	Active Power Steering—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 6
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mini Clubman F54 or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

Length: Volkswagen Golf VIII 4,633 mm, Mini Clubman F54 4,266 mm (a 367 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,686 vs 2,670 mm. Boot: 611 vs 360 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mini Clubman F54 or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

The most frugal Mini Clubman F54 uses 4.4 l/100 km (Cooper D 2.0); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.1 l/100 km (1.4 eHybrid GTE).

Which is more powerful — Mini Clubman F54 or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

The strongest Mini Clubman F54 makes 225 kW (306 hp) (John Cooper Works ALL4 2.0); the strongest Volkswagen Golf VIII 235 kW (320 hp) (2.0 TSI R).

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