Mini Clubman (2012) vs. Audi A3 (2006) Specs

vs.

◆

2012 Mini Clubman and 2006 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2006
Model	Mini Clubman	Audi A3
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	3dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.3 in	101.5 in	-1.2 in
Length	155.0 in	168.7 in	-13.7 in
Width	66.3 in	69.5 in	-3.2 in
Height	56.1 in	56.0 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	2844 lb.	3660 lb.	-816 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	15.0 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	38.1 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	54.3 in	-4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.2 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	36.9 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	45.9 in	52.8 in	-6.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.3 in	34.8 in	-2.5 in
Total Legroom	73.7 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	-2.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.2 ft³	13.1 ft³	-3.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	32.8 ft³	54.6 ft³	-21.8 ft³

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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mini Clubman.

2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review
2006	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review

See TrueDelta's information for all Wagons

See TrueDelta's information for all Mini models.