

Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Mini Convertible | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,466 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,635 mm | 4,559 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,689 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,410 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,295 kg | 1,560 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 64 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,057 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,293 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,016 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,412 mm | 990 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 699 mm | 965 mm | -266 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,748 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 119 L | 949 L | -830 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.2 | 1,934 L | 3.2 |
2008 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 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |