BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2012 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2015

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BMW 3-Series (2012) vs. Mini Hardtop (2015) Specs

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2012 BMW 3-Series and 2015 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year 2012 2015  
Model BMW 3-Series Mini Hardtop  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 101.1 in 7.6 in
Length 178.2 in 157.4 in 20.8 in
Width 71.5 in 68.0 in 3.5 in
Height 55.8 in 56.1 in -0.3 in
Curb Weight 3462 lb. 2750 lb. 712 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 10.6 gal. 5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 39.9 in -2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 51.2 in 4.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 41.4 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 37.5 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 49.6 in 5.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 32.3 in 2.3 in
Total Legroom 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 73.7 in (over 2 rows) 2.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.8 ft3 13.1 ft3 11.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 58.0 ft3 40.7 ft3 17.3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series

2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mini Hardtop

2015 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review
 

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