Model Year | 2016 | 2015 | |
Model | Mini Clubman | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@5000 207 lb-ft@1250 |
turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 100.0 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 168.3 in | 168.4 in | -0.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.2 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 58.5 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3300 lb. | 2948 lb. | 352 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.4 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.3 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 49.0 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 31.4 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 75.7 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.9 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 18 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 2015 Volkswagen Beetle.