Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Mini Countryman | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 100.0 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 161.7 in | 168.4 in | -6.7 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 71.2 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 58.5 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 3088 lb. | 2948 lb. | 140 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 55.3 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 49.0 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.8 in | 31.4 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.3 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 11.4 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 |
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