Head to head
Volkswagen Golf vs ZAR Formenti mini AIR
The Volkswagen Golf is 1.28m (4ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Length: the Volkswagen Golf is 1.28m (4ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Volkswagen Golf | ZAR Formenti mini AIR | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,284mm | 3.00m overall (mini AIR 10) |
| Engines | 1.5 TSI 115bhp to 1.5 TSI 204bhp plug-in hybrid eHybrid | - |
| 0-60mph | 9.9 seconds (1.5 TSI), 7.2 seconds (eHybrid) | - |
| Seats | 5 | - |
| Boot volume | 273-381 litres (seats up), 1,270 litres (seats down) | - |
| Weight | - | 42kg bare hull |
| Capacity | - | 5 people, 500kg max load |
| Tube diameter | - | 44cm |
| Max engine power | - | 20hp (14.71kW) |
Sources: Volkswagen Golf, ZAR Formenti mini AIR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Golf if...
- you want one that is 1.28m (4ft) longer
A well-known compact hatchback bought and hired as an everyday, easy-to-drive family car. The range of petrol, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines lets a hire fleet offer a cheap-to-run option without stepping down to a smaller car.
Listed by
Buy or hire the mini AIR if...
A light, packable inflatable tender aimed at yacht owners needing a dinghy that stows easily rather than a standalone leisure boat. Its low weight and small size suit ferrying people and gear from a moored yacht rather than open-water use on its own.
Listed by
- Boatsmart - Southampton, Swanwick
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volkswagen Golf and the ZAR Formenti mini AIR?
The Volkswagen Golf is 1.28m (4ft) longer. The Volkswagen Golf is a compact five-door hatchback; the ZAR Formenti mini AIR is a aluminium-hull inflatable tender and dinghy range.
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