| Model Year | 2011 | 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 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 102.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Length | 176.9 in | 161.7 in | 15.2 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.4 in | 2 in |
| Height | 72.1 in | 61.5 in | 10.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4030 lb. | 3252 lb. | 778 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 52.8 in | 4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 37.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 52.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 33.8 in | 5 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | 22.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Jeep Liberty.
| 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 |