 
					 
				| Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | |
| Model | Mini Convertible | Subaru Outback | |
| Engine | supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4500 | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,466 mm | 2,746 mm | 0 mm | 
| Length | 3,635 mm | 4,816 mm | -1 mm | 
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm | 
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm | 
| Curb Weight | 1,295 kg | 1,728 kg | 0 kg | 
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 70 L | -20 L | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,036 mm | 974 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,293 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 988 mm | -20 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,455 mm | 990 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 699 mm | 968 mm | -269 mm | 
| Total Legroom | 1,748 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 119 L | 1,005 L | 118 L | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.2 | 2,076 L | 2.2 | 
| 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 | 
| 2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD | see full Subaru Outback review | 
| 2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD | see full Subaru Outback review |