Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen Golf Mk1 vs Mini Cooper S R56: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Height Cooper S R56 12 mm0.5 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:18 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles · wheelbase estimated where unknown
Dimensions and difference
The Golf Mk1 is 6 mm0.2 in longer and 12 mm0.5 in lower than the Cooper S R56.
| Dimension | Golf Mk1 | Cooper S R56 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,705 mm12 ft 2 in12 ft 2 in3,705 mm | 3,699 mm12 ft 2 in12 ft 2 in3,699 mm | +6 mm+0.2 in +0.2% |
| Width | 1,610 mm5 ft 3 in5 ft 3 in1,610 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Height | 1,395 mm4 ft 7 in4 ft 7 in1,395 mm | 1,407 mm4 ft 7 in4 ft 7 in1,407 mm | −12 mm−0.5 in −0.9% |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm7 ft 10 in7 ft 10 in2,400 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Boot | 320 L11.3 cu ft11.3 cu ft320 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 750 kg1,653 lb1,653 lb750 kg | Not in our catalog yet | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Golf Mk1
- Single garage
- Fits 1,795 mm5 ft 11 in to spare in length, 695 mm2 ft 3 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,295 mm4 ft 3 in to spare in length, 445 mm1 ft 6 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 or the Mini Cooper S R56?
They are practically the same size. The Golf Mk1 is 6 mm longer and 12 mm lower than the Cooper S R56.
Will the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 and the Mini Cooper S R56 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volkswagen Golf Mk1 fits with room to open the doors (1,795 mm to spare in length, 695 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.