

Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Mini Clubman | Jeep Wrangler | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4WD, part-time w/low range | |
Body | 3dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.3 in | 116.0 in | -15.7 in |
Length | 155.0 in | 184.4 in | -29.4 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 73.9 in | -7.6 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 72.3 in | -16.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2844 lb. | 4100 lb. | -1256 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.6 gal. | -8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 41.3 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 55.8 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.0 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 40.3 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 45.9 in | 56.8 in | -10.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.3 in | 37.2 in | -4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.2 ft3 | 46.4 ft3 | -37.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 32.8 ft3 | 82.0 ft3 | -49.2 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.
2012 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
If you have a long-legged person in the front, the rear seat legroom can be a bit small. A major issue however is that there are no vents in the backseat for climate control. This is especially noticeable in the winter. In order to keep my daughter warm driving in the mountains in the winter, we have to keep the front unbearably hot in order to circulate enough heat to keep her barely warm enough. We typically have to keep a blanket in the back seat for anyone to use in the winter when temperatures fall into the 30s. Switching to summer, the back seat can stay somewhat cool if the vents are pointed towards the back. Depending on where one sits, the front seats can block some of the airflow and it can be uncomfortably warm at times especially if sitting on the side of the Jeep that the sun is hitting. In the hottest part of the summer, we usually have to run the A/C at 3/4 full blast and on recirculate to keep the back seat comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2012 | 2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Even tho there are rear seats, I would never ride in back, too small back there. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It has the ability to go back and forth but not tilt the base seat. Firm but not being able to adjust the angle (like electric 10 way) makes a difference for tall and full frame people. I will be looking to adjust angle asap. see full Jeep Wrangler review |