Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Mini Convertible | Subaru BRZ | |
Engine | supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 207 hp@6950 180 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@6400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 101.2 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 143.1 in | 166.7 in | -23.6 in |
Width | 66.5 in | 69.9 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 50.6 in | 4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 2809 lb. | 46 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 37.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 54.5 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.9 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.0 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 51.7 in | -12.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.5 in | 29.9 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 71.8 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume | 4.2 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
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 |
2016 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD |
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review |