| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mini Convertible | Acura RL | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850  | 
						 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000  | 
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,466 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm | 
| Length | 3,698 mm | 4,973 mm | -1 mm | 
| Width | 1,684 mm | 1,847 mm | 0 mm | 
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm | 
| Curb Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,859 kg | 0 kg | 
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 73 L | -23 L | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 978 mm | -3 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,278 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,400 mm | -1 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 945 mm | 33 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,425 mm | 995 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,372 mm | -1 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 714 mm | 922 mm | -208 mm | 
| Total Legroom | 1,773 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm | 
| Cargo Volume | 170 L | 391 L | -221 L | 
| 2009 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD  | 
							no leg room see full Mini Convertible review | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Acura RL.