Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | |
Model | Mini Clubman | Audi A3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 101.5 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 168.3 in | 168.7 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 69.5 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 56.0 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3486 lb. | 3660 lb. | -174 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.1 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.3 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.9 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 52.8 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 34.8 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.9 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
2018 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Mini Clubman review |
2008 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |
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 |