Mini Clubman (2013) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2011) Specs

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2013 Mini Clubman and 2011 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year	2013	2011
Model	Mini Clubman	Chevrolet Traverse
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	3dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.3 in	118.9 in	-18.6 in
Length	155.0 in	205.0 in	-50 in
Width	66.3 in	78.4 in	-12.1 in
Height	56.1 in	70.4 in	-14.3 in
Curb Weight	2888 lb.	4790 lb.	-1902 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	22.0 gal.	-8.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	40.4 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	62.0 in	-11.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.1 in	-59.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.3 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	39.4 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	45.9 in	61.3 in	-15.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.8 in	-57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.3 in	36.8 in	-4.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.6 in	-57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.3 in	-48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.2 in	-33.2 in
Total Legroom	73.7 in (over 2 rows)	111.3 in (over 3 rows)	-37.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.2 ft³	24.4 ft³	-15.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	9.2	68.8 ft³	-59.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	32.8 ft³	116.4 ft³	-83.6 ft³

2013 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 2013 Mini Clubman.

2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2011	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

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