| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Model | Mini Countryman | Jeep Patriot | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 103.7 in | -1.5 in |
| Length | 161.7 in | 173.8 in | -12.1 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 69.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 65.5 in | -4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 3359 lb. | -107 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 13.6 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 54.3 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.9 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 54.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.8 in | 39.4 in | -5.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -5.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | -10.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.3 ft3 | 53.5 ft3 | -12.2 ft3 |
| 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 |
| 2015 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2015 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot review |