The most recent performance car in the Indian passenger vehicle industry is the Volkswagen Golf GTI. With an introductory price of ₹53 lakh, the Volkswagen Golf GTI claimed to have sold out its initial run of 150 units. With this need in mind, the German manufacturer is considering importing 100 additional automobiles in the second lot. Beginning at the beginning of the following year, the hot hatch will begin to be delivered.

In the Indian market, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is the second vehicle bearing the GTI moniker from the manufacturer. The Volkswagen Polo GTI, which was introduced in the nation in 2016, was the company's first GTI model. Now, the carmaker is trying to make a statement in the nation's performance car market with the Golf GTI.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI faces stiff competition from the Mini Cooper S and the far more expensive Mercedes-AMG A 45 S. The following is a brief comparison between these three high-performance vehicles.

Cost comparison of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, Mini Cooper S, and Mercedes-AMG A 45 S

The ex-showroom price of the Volkswagen Golf GTI is ₹53 lakh. Between ₹44.90 and ₹55.90 lakh (ex-showroom price), you may purchase the Mini Cooper S. With an ex-showroom price of ₹94.80 lakh, the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S is the priciest of the three. The Volkswagen Golf GTI is priced in between its two competitors.

Mercedes-AMG A 45 S, Mini Cooper S, and Volkswagen Golf GTI: Specifications

The Volkswagen Golf GTI is propelled by a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, paired with a seven-speed DCT automated transmission. The maximum torque that this engine can generate is 370 Nm, and its peak horsepower output is 260 bhp. According to the hot hatch, it can reach a top speed of 250 kmph and accelerate from zero to 100 kmph in 5.8 seconds.

There are several variant options for the two-door Mini Cooper S, including the Classic Pack, Favored Pack, and JCW Pack. This vehicle is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine that produces 201 horsepower at its highest point and 300 Newton meters of torque at its maximum. The engine is coupled with an automatic transmission.

In contrast, the Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45 S is powered by a 2.0-liter engine coupled to an automatic transmission that produces 415.71 horsepower at its peak and 500 Nm of maximum torque. Its maximum speed is 270 km/h.

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