Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mini Countryman | BMW Z4 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,596 mm | 2,494 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,107 mm | 4,112 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,788 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,562 mm | 1,267 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,340 kg | 1,410 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 55 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,341 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 0 mm | 953 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 859 mm | 0 mm | 859 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,067 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 345 L | 337 L | 8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,169 L | 11.9 | -10.9 L |
2011 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 |
2006 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I find the front seat, even heated, to have great lumbar support, my sciatica does not bother me even when I have to use the clutch. Those with long legs are amazed at all the leg room available. see full BMW Z4 review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
enough leg room for a six-footer (unlike the Miata we almost bought) see full BMW Z4 review |
2006 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |