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2012 Mini Clubman and 2008 Volkswagen Eos Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mini Clubman | Volkswagen Eos | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 235 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 3dr Wagon | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.3 in | 101.5 in | -1.2 in |
| Length | 155.0 in | 173.5 in | -18.5 in |
| Width | 66.3 in | 70.5 in | -4.2 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.8 in | -0.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2844 lb. | 3686 lb. | -842 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 37.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 54.7 in | -4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 35.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 45.9 in | 41.5 in | 4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.3 in | 32.5 in | -0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.2 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 32.8 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 22.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mini Clubman
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mini Clubman
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mini Clubman.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Eos
| 2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
| 2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
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