Mazda Mazda6 (2008) vs. Mini Clubman (2012) Specs

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2008 Mazda Mazda6 and 2012 Mini Clubman Specifications

Model Year	2008	2012
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Mini Clubman
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	3dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.3 in	100.3 in	5 in
Length	186.8 in	155.0 in	31.8 in
Width	70.1 in	66.3 in	3.8 in
Height	56.7 in	56.1 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	3455 lb.	2888 lb.	567 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.0 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	50.3 in	5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.4 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	37.7 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	45.9 in	9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.1 in	0.0 in	54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.5 in	32.3 in	4.2 in
Total Legroom	78.8 in (over 2 rows)	73.7 in (over 2 rows)	5.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	22.0 ft³	9.2 ft³	12.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.7 ft³	32.8 ft³	25.9 ft³

2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2007	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2012 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Even with the rear-hinged "club door, " the Clubman's rear seat is difficult to get into and out of. The Veloster's third door is considerably larger and more usable, while the Fiesta has four real doors. The Veloster also has much more rear legroom than either the Mini or the Ford, both of which are a tight fit for adults. Compared to the Hardtop, though, the Clubman is significantly more practical. I can sit behind my 5-9 self with a little knee room to spare. Rear headroom is abundant. Even if you're not going to put people in the back seat, the extra door eases access to anything you're storing in the rear seat. When traveling in the RX-8, my father and I frequently use the rear doors to stow and retrieve hiking boots and daypacks. The same might be done with a computer bag or briefcase when commuting. Both the Veloster and the Clubman would benefit from a second rear-hinged door, on the driver's side. see full Mini Clubman review

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