| Model Year | 2016 | 2020 | |
| Model | Mini Clubman | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@5000 207 lb-ft@1250 |
2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 182 hp@5800 176 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 105.1 in | 0 in |
| Length | 168.3 in | 182.1 in | -13.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.5 in | -0.6 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 67.5 in | -10.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3300 lb. | 3449 lb. | -149 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.6 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.2 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.2 in | -3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.3 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.6 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 57.2 in | -4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 39.4 in | -5.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.7 in (over 2 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | -7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 | -17.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.9 ft3 | 76.1 ft3 | -28.2 ft3 |
| 2016 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Mini Clubman's standard seats have a non-adjustable lumbar area that bulges far too much for my back. Your back and impression of the seats could differ. Or get any level of the leather upholstery (starting at $750 for partial leather, plus $300 for the required sport buckets that are standard on the S) and the lumbar support becomes adjustable. see full Mini Clubman review | ||
| 2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Subaru Forester.