| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Jeep Liberty | Mini Countryman | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-2v 210 hp@5200 235 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
|
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 102.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Length | 174.4 in | 161.7 in | 12.7 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 70.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 71.9 in | 61.5 in | 10.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3821 lb. | 3252 lb. | 569 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 8.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 52.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | 57 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 37.5 in | 4.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 52.1 in | 4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.4 in | 0.0 in | 47.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 33.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 16.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.0 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | 27.7 ft3 |
| 2006 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Fits our kids. see full Jeep Liberty review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
fullypowered front seat. gives you perfect control over your position as a driver see full Jeep Liberty 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 |