Mini Convertible (2006) vs. BMW 3-Series (2012) Specs

Mini Convertible Mini Convertible 2006 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2012

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2006 Mini Convertible and 2012 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Mini Convertible	BMW 3-Series
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	2dr Convertible	2dr Hardtop conv.
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	108.7 in	-11.6 in
Length	143.1 in	180.6 in	-37.5 in
Width	66.5 in	70.2 in	-3.7 in
Height	55.5 in	54.5 in	1 in
Curb Weight	2700 lb.	3792 lb.	-1092 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.1 gal.	-2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	38.0 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.9 in	55.3 in	-4.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.8 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	36.5 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	39.0 in	49.3 in	-10.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	27.5 in	31.9 in	-4.4 in
Total Legroom	68.8 in (over 2 rows)	73.7 in (over 2 rows)	-4.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	4.2 ft³	9.0 ft³	-4.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	4.2 ft³	12.2 ft³	-8 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mini Convertible

2006 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series

2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2012	Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series

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