| Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mini Convertible | Jeep Patriot | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,466 mm | 2,634 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 3,635 mm | 4,409 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,755 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,225 kg | 1,410 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 51 L | -1 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,041 mm | 974 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,293 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,328 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 998 mm | -30 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,372 mm | 990 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,295 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 699 mm | 1,001 mm | 698 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,748 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 119 L | 651 L | -532 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.2 | 1,535 L | 3.2 |
| 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 |
| 2009 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
lots of legroom see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
tall driver 6" 6" many other vehicles simply undriveable see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Plenty of head/leg room; vehicle definitely feels larger on the inside than it looks from the outside. see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The front seats are simply comfortable; the back seats not so much. see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Adults will find the back seats of the Patriot comfortable. Let a kid sit in the middle. see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
lot of front room see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Its comfortable on long trips see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Plenty of space for taller people. Not cramped like most compact SUVs. see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Support, not hard, just plain comfortable see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Supportive and roomy. I can drive for hours without fatigue. see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2009 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Slim on the rear seat room. see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Seat is a little high hard back there, and front seat backs have no pockets. see full Jeep Patriot review |