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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk8) gets there in 13.94 s — 0.78 s ahead of the MINI Cooper S 184 PS.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk8) | MINI Cooper S 184 PS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 5.44 s | 6.11 s |
| 0–100 mph | 13.45 s | — s |
| 60 ft | 2.27 s | 2.29 s |
| 1/8 mile | 9.06 s | 9.47 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.94 s | 14.72 s |
| Trap speed | 101.6 mph | 93.5 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 9/10 for the Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk8), 9/10 for the MINI Cooper S 184 PS — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk8) | MINI Cooper S 184 PS |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2021 | 2010 |
| Power | 241 bhp | 181 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,408 kg | 1,196 kg |
| Power to weight | 171 bhp/t | 151 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | Front drive | Front drive |
| Engine | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |