Volkswagen Golf (2023) vs. Mini Hardtop (2012) Specs

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2023 Volkswagen Golf and 2012 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2023	2012
Model	Volkswagen Golf	Mini Hardtop
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 241 hp@5000 273 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.6 in	97.1 in	6.5 in
Length	168.8 in	145.6 in	23.2 in
Width	70.4 in	66.3 in	4.1 in
Height	57.6 in	55.4 in	2.2 in
Curb Weight	3113 lb.	2679 lb.	434 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	10.6 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	38.8 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	50.3 in	5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.4 in	0.0 in	53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.4 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.6 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	44.7 in	9.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.3 in	0.0 in	46.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	29.9 in	5.1 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	4.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.9 ft³	5.7 ft³	14.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.5 ft³	24.0 ft³	10.5 ft³

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2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review
2012	2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review

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