Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Mini Clubman | Chevrolet Volt | |
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Body | 3dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.3 in | 105.7 in | -5.4 in |
Length | 155.0 in | 177.1 in | -22.1 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 70.4 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 56.6 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 3781 lb. | -1058 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 9.3 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 37.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 56.5 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 36.0 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 45.9 in | 53.9 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.3 in | 34.1 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.2 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 32.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 32.8 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 Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The front seats offer very good support and the seat bottoms are designed for tall drivers.. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2011 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Front seats are semi-hard and covered in strange material. I could see people larger than myself having issues with them. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
No power seat in a $46k car?? Get real, Chevy. Once you get used to them, though, both front and rear seats are comfortable for up to an hour or so. Longer than that and I need different lower back support that it doesn't have. But they are heated which is nice and it's comfortable leather. A few tweaks and/or an optional chair & this would be a non-issue. see full Chevrolet Volt review |