Mini Convertible (2015) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2009) Specs

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2015 Mini Convertible and 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2015	2009
Model	Mini Convertible	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	102.5 in	-5.4 in
Length	145.6 in	174.3 in	-28.7 in
Width	66.3 in	71.2 in	-4.9 in
Height	55.7 in	66.3 in	-10.6 in
Curb Weight	2922 lb.	3433 lb.	-511 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.8 gal.	-3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	39.1 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	56.2 in	-5.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	40.1 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	39.0 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	39.2 in	54.8 in	-15.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	28.1 in	35.8 in	-7.7 in
Total Legroom	69.8 in (over 2 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	-6.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.0 ft³	23.8 ft³	-17.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	6.0	23.0 ft³	-17
Cargo Volume, Maximum	6.0 ft³	56.1 ft³	-50.1 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mini Convertible.

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

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