

Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Mini Convertible | Jeep Cherokee | |
Engine | supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4500 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6500 239 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 106.3 in | -9.2 in |
Length | 143.1 in | 182.0 in | -38.9 in |
Width | 66.5 in | 73.2 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 65.7 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 3811 lb. | -956 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 57.6 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.5 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 55.1 in | -16.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.9 in | -49.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.5 in | 40.3 in | -12.8 in |
Total Legroom | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -12.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.2 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -20.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.2 ft3 | 54.9 ft3 | -50.7 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 |
2015 Jeep Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The GMC Terrain and Subaru Forester have roomy rear seats, but no vents to keep people back there cool. The Ford Escape has rear air vents, but a much less roomy rear seat. The Jeep Cherokee has a roomy, comfortably high rear seat AND rear air vents. see full Jeep Cherokee review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee.