Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Mini Convertible | BMW 2-Series | |
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Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 105.9 in | -8.8 in |
Length | 143.1 in | 174.5 in | -31.4 in |
Width | 66.5 in | 69.8 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 55.8 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2700 lb. | 3300 lb. | -600 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.7 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.1 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 54.4 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.5 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 53.4 in | -14.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.5 in | 33.0 in | -5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 4.2 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | -9.5 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 |
2014 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |