Mini Countryman (2012) vs. Volkswagen Atlas (2023) Specs

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2012 Mini Countryman and 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Specifications

Model Year	2012	2023
Model	Mini Countryman	Volkswagen Atlas
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.2 in	117.3 in	-15.1 in
Length	161.7 in	200.7 in	-39 in
Width	70.4 in	78.4 in	-8 in
Height	61.5 in	70.1 in	-8.6 in
Curb Weight	3252 lb.	4605 lb.	-1353 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.4 gal.	18.6 gal.	-6.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	41.3 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.8 in	61.5 in	-8.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	58.2 in	-58.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.4 in	41.7 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	40.4 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.1 in	60.8 in	-8.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	58.0 in	-58 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.8 in	37.6 in	-3.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.3 in	-38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	54.9 in	-54.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.1 in	-45.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.7 in	-33.7 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	113 in (over 3 rows)	-38.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.2 ft³	20.6 ft³	-8.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.2	55.5 ft³	-43.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	41.3 ft³	96.8 ft³	-55.5 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

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