

Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Mini Countryman | Mini Convertible | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 168 hp@6000 155 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 97.1 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 161.7 in | 143.1 in | 18.6 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 66.5 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 55.5 in | 6 in |
Curb Weight | 3088 lb. | 2855 lb. | 233 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 50.9 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 39.0 in | 13.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.8 in | 27.5 in | 6.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 5.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.3 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 | 37.1 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 |
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 |