Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Mini Countryman | Audi A3 | |
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@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 101.5 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 161.7 in | 168.7 in | -7 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 69.5 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 56.0 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 3479 lb. | -227 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.1 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 54.3 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.2 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.9 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 52.8 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.8 in | 34.8 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.3 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -13.3 ft3 |
2012 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review |
2010 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |