Mini Convertible Mini Convertible 2008 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011

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Mini Convertible (2008) vs. BMW 3-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Mini Convertible and 2011 BMW 3-Series specs.

2008 Mini Convertible and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Mini Convertible BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 2dr Hardtop conv.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,466 mm 2,761 mm 0 mm
Length 3,635 mm 4,587 mm -1 mm
Width 1,689 mm 1,783 mm 0 mm
Height 1,410 mm 1,384 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,225 kg 1,720 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 50 L 61 L -11 L
Headroom, Row 1 975 mm 965 mm 10 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,293 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,062 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 968 mm 927 mm 41 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 991 mm 1,252 mm 990 mm
Legroom, Row 2 699 mm 810 mm -111 mm
Total Legroom 1,748 mm (over 2 rows) 1,872 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 119 L 255 L -136 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 4.2 345 L -340.8

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mini Convertible

2008 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 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review
 
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