Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Mini Clubman | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.0 in | 2.1 in |
Length | 168.3 in | 179.5 in | -11.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.1 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 65.9 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3486 lb. | 3440 lb. | 46 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.1 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.1 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.0 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 55.6 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 38.0 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -5.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.9 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -20.4 ft3 |
2017 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 |
2017 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 |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |