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Mini Convertible (2009) vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Mini Convertible and 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo specs.

2009 Mini Convertible and 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Specifications

Model Year 2009 2015  
Model Mini Convertible BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo  
Engine turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1300
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 97.1 in 115.0 in -17.9 in
Length 145.6 in 190.0 in -44.4 in
Width 66.3 in 72.0 in -5.7 in
Height 55.7 in 59.4 in -3.7 in
Curb Weight 2867 lb. 4010 lb. -1143 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 15.8 gal. -2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 41.3 in -2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 50.3 in 55.2 in -4.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 42.0 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 38.3 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 39.2 in 54.1 in -14.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 28.1 in 39.2 in -11.1 in
Total Legroom 69.8 in (over 2 rows) 81.2 in (over 2 rows) -11.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 6.0 ft3 18.3 ft3 -12.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 6.0 18.4 ft3 -12.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 6.0 ft3 56.5 ft3 -50.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mini Convertible

2009 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
no leg room see full Mini Convertible review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 Though the latest 3-Series has a much roomier back seat than its predecessors, many people still find it insufficient for their needs, and step up to a midsize sedan or wagon such as the 5-Series or E-Class. Well, most of the 3-Series Gran Turismo's wheelbase stretch was put towards rear seat legroom, bumping it from 35.0 to 37.9 inches. Though a larger car, the E-Class has nearly four inches less total legroom--barely more than the 3 wagon, in fact. (But with a more comfortably positioned rear seat than the 3 wagon.) What the specs don't tell you is that the 3 GT's rear seat cushion, since it is positioned much higher than that in the wagons, provides better thigh support and a much more open view forward. To top it off, the 3 GT's rear seat back reclines. Here again, though, the E-Class wagon has a trick bonus: a rear-facing third-row seat. Though there's not enough headroom back there for anyone over 5-4, the seat is well-padded. If you want to seat seven in a pinch, the E-Class wagon is your only option with a sedan-like driving position (aside from the Tesla Model S). Update: this review originally stated that the 3GT has much more shoulder room than the regular 3-Series, and about as much as the E-Class. But it seems that the initial specs were inaccurate. The latest specs suggest shoulder room in the 3GT is about the same as that in the regular 3-Series. Its interior does feel significantly roomier, though, so the initial specs could yet provide the more accurate set. see full BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo review
 

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