Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mini Cooper S R56 vs Volkswagen Golf Mk1: 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 Cooper S R56 is 6 mm0.2 in shorter and 12 mm0.5 in taller than the Golf Mk1.
| Dimension | Cooper S R56 | Golf Mk1 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,699 mm12 ft 2 in12 ft 2 in3,699 mm | 3,705 mm12 ft 2 in12 ft 2 in3,705 mm | −6 mm−0.2 in −0.2% |
| Width | Not in our catalog yet | 1,610 mm5 ft 3 in5 ft 3 in1,610 mm | - |
| Height | 1,407 mm4 ft 7 in4 ft 7 in1,407 mm | 1,395 mm4 ft 7 in4 ft 7 in1,395 mm | +12 mm+0.5 in +0.9% |
| Wheelbase | Not in our catalog yet | 2,400 mm7 ft 10 in7 ft 10 in2,400 mm | - |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 320 L11.3 cu ft11.3 cu ft320 L | - |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 750 kg1,653 lb1,653 lb750 kg | - |
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 Mini Cooper S R56 or the Volkswagen Golf Mk1?
They are practically the same size. The Cooper S R56 is 6 mm shorter and 12 mm taller than the Golf Mk1.
Will the Mini Cooper S R56 and the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 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.