| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Model | Mini Hardtop | Acura RLX | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 112.2 in | -15.1 in |
| Length | 145.6 in | 196.1 in | -50.5 in |
| Width | 66.3 in | 74.4 in | -8.1 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 57.7 in | -2.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2679 lb. | 3933 lb. | -1254 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 59.6 in | -9.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.3 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 57.0 in | -12.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 38.8 in | -8.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -9.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -9.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
| 2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Acura RLX.