Volvo XC60 (2011) vs. Mini Countryman (2012) Specs

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2011 Volvo XC60 and 2012 Mini Countryman Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	Volvo XC60	Mini Countryman
Engine	3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.2 in	102.2 in	7 in
Length	182.2 in	161.7 in	20.5 in
Width	74.4 in	70.4 in	4 in
Height	67.4 in	61.5 in	5.9 in
Curb Weight	4162 lb.	3208 lb.	954 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	12.4 gal.	6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.0 in	39.9 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	52.8 in	3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	0.0 in	54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.4 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.5 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.2 in	52.1 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.8 in	0.0 in	53.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	33.8 in	2.6 in
Total Legroom	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	30.8 ft³	12.2 ft³	18.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	67.4 ft³	41.3 ft³	26.1 ft³

2011 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review

2012 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review

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