| Model Year | 2019 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mini Countryman | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Length | 169.8 in | 179.5 in | -9.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 61.3 in | 65.9 in | -4.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3653 lb. | 3440 lb. | 213 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.6 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.1 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 43.1 in | -2.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 40.0 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 55.6 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.6 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -20.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Mini Countryman.
| 2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |