Short answer: the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (2019) is bigger — it is 46.1 cm1 ft 6 in461 mm longer, 6.2 cm2 in62 mm wider and 6.9 cm3 in69 mm taller than the MINI Hatch 3-door hatchback (2013).
MINI Hatch vs Volkswagen Golf Mk8
Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.
MINI Hatch 3-door hatchback (2013) vs Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (2019): the differences
- The MINI Hatch 3-door hatchback (2013) is 46.1 cm1 ft 6 in461 mm shorter, 6.2 cm2 in62 mm narrower and 6.9 cm3 in69 mm lower than the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (2019).
- Its wheelbase is 249.5 cm8 ft 2 in2,495 mm against 262 cm8 ft 7 in2,620 mm (12.5 cm5 in125 mm shorter).
- Some figures vary by version; see each car’s page for the exact source and variant.
Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage
| Car | Parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m | Single garage, 7 ft door | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINI Hatch 3-door hatchback (2013) | Fits comfortably | Fits comfortably | check my garage |
| Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (2019) | Fits comfortably | Fits comfortably | check my garage |
Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. Garage: “comfortable” means at least 40 cm spare in length and 35 cm in width with mirrors, driving in with mirrors out; “tight” means at least 20 cm spare in length and 40 cm in body width, mirrors folded. Bay: “comfortable” leaves 30 cm in length and 20 cm each side. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker, or see UK garage and parking space sizes. For guidance only.
See the full specifications and sources: MINI Hatch 3-door hatchback (2013) · Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (2019). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.