Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Mini Convertible | Audi A3 | |
Engine | supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4500 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 101.5 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 143.1 in | 168.7 in | -25.6 in |
Width | 66.5 in | 69.5 in | -3 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 56.0 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 3660 lb. | -805 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 54.3 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.9 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 52.8 in | -13.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.5 in | 34.8 in | -7.3 in |
Total Legroom | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.2 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.2 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -50.4 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat is usable only as a package tray, though it does serve to hold a second carry-on bag. see full Mini Convertible review |
2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |