Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Mini Countryman | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 101.5 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 161.7 in | 179.3 in | -17.6 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 70.1 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 59.2 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3088 lb. | 3285 lb. | -197 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 54.8 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 53.1 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.8 in | 35.5 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -20.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.3 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -25.6 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 |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |