Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Mini Clubman | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
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Body | 3dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 100.3 in | 114.8 in | -14.5 in |
Length | 155.0 in | 189.8 in | -34.8 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 76.3 in | -10 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 69.4 in | -13.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 4470 lb. | -1747 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -11.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 58.6 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.3 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 45.9 in | 58.0 in | -12.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.3 in | 38.6 in | -6.3 in |
Total Legroom | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.2 ft3 | 36.3 ft3 | -27.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 32.8 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -35.5 ft3 |
2014 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 2014 Mini Clubman.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |