The Volkswagen Golf is being compared to its variants, including the Golf GTI and Golf TSI, in various tests and reviews. Some outlets are pitting the Golf GTI against other cars, such as the Toyota GR Corolla and Mini Countryman JCW, in drag races and comparisons of features and specifications. The Golf GTI is also being considered in the context of its history and previous models, as well as its hybrid counterpart, the Golf GTE.