

Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mini Convertible | Mini Countryman | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 102.2 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 161.7 in | -16.1 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 70.4 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 61.5 in | -5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2911 lb. | 3088 lb. | -177 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.9 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 52.8 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.4 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.5 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 52.1 in | -12.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 28.1 in | 33.8 in | -5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 69.8 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 6.0 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | -35.3 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2011 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review |