Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Mini Convertible | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 168 hp@6000 155 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 106.7 in | -9.6 in |
Length | 143.1 in | 188.2 in | -45.1 in |
Width | 66.5 in | 71.7 in | -5.2 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 58.0 in | -2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 3344 lb. | -489 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 55.7 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 54.6 in | -15.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.5 in | 37.7 in | -10.2 in |
Total Legroom | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -10.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 4.2 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
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 |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |