Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Mini Countryman | Volvo C70 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 103.9 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 161.7 in | 180.4 in | -18.7 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 72.3 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 55.1 in | 6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3088 lb. | 3837 lb. | -749 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.2 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 53.6 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.3 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.4 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 47.0 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 41.5 in | -41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.8 in | 33.9 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.3 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 28.5 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 |
2012 Volvo C70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great front seats, very comfortable. Minimal wind buffeting with the top down. Volvo offered an accessory wind blocker with this model but it's not necessary. Interior trim on the arm rests could be softer. My elbow gets sore resting on the hard plastic. I keep a small fleece pad in the car to solve this little issue. see full Volvo C70 review |