Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mini Countryman | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 98.7 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 161.7 in | 161.1 in | 0.6 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 67.9 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 59.0 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3088 lb. | 2965 lb. | 123 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.2 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 52.8 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.4 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.7 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 49.3 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.8 in | 33.5 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.3 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 14.1 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 |
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |