Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI vs MINI Cooper SE

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner MINI Cooper SE 6.7 s Runner-up: 8.5 s
Power winner MINI Cooper SE 218 hp Runner-up: 150 hp
Cargo winner Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI 374 L Runner-up: 200 L
Price winner Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI $23,195 Runner-up: $36,900

Key differences

  • MINI Cooper SE is quicker from 0-100 km/h (6.7 s vs 8.5 s).
  • MINI Cooper SE has more power (218 hp vs 150 hp).
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI has more cargo volume (374 L vs 200 L).
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI has the lower starting MSRP ($23,195 vs $36,900).
2021 Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI studio car image
Volkswagen
Golf 1.5 TSI
2021 · Petrol Hatchback
2025 MINI Cooper SE studio car image
MINI
Cooper SE
2025 · Electric Hatchback
Performance
0-100 km/h8.5 s6.7 s
Top Speed224 km/h170 km/h
Power150 hp218 hp
Torque250 Nm330 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range—402 km
Battery—54.2 kWh
Fuel Tank50 L—
Efficiency6 L/100km13.5 L/100km
CO2 Emissions137 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging—95 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,284 mm3,862 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm138 mm
Cargo374 L200 L
Curb Weight1,330 kg1,440 kg
Seats54
Turning Circle10.9 m10.8 m
Starting MSRP$23,195$36,900