Audi A4 (2017) vs. Mini Hardtop (2009) Specs

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2017 Audi A4 and 2009 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2017	2009
Model	Audi A4	Mini Hardtop
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5000 273 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.0 in	97.1 in	13.9 in
Length	186.1 in	145.6 in	40.5 in
Width	72.5 in	66.3 in	6.2 in
Height	56.2 in	55.4 in	0.8 in
Curb Weight	3483 lb.	2668 lb.	815 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	10.6 gal.	6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	38.8 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	50.3 in	5.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.4 in	37.6 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.5 in	44.7 in	9.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.7 in	29.9 in	5.8 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	5.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.0 ft³	5.7 ft³	7.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.0 ft³	24.0 ft³	-11 ft³

2017 Audi A4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2017	Before the 2009 model year redesign, the Audi A4's back seat was too tight for adults of more than average size, and marginal even for these. With the 2017 the back seat has grown yet again. Not only this, but the cushion is higher off the floor than in previous A4s or in competitors, such that it's now the most comfortable in the class. This said, the rear doors could open more widely, such that I struggled to get a decent photo of the rear seat. Since its 2014 model year redesign the Lexus IS has had a passably roomy rear seat, but it can't match the Audi's for comfort. see full Audi A4 review

2017 Audi A4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Pressed to come up with another con, I might offer the front seats. There's nothing bad about them. There's just nothing outstanding about them, either. Those in the sport-trim Lexus provide more lateral support and feel more comfortable to me. (With seats personal impressions are bound to vary, so definitely evaluate them yourself.) see full Audi A4 review

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2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review

2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review
2008	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review

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