Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Audi A3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.1 in | 101.5 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 157.4 in | 168.7 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 69.5 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 56.0 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3010 lb. | 3660 lb. | -650 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.1 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.2 in | 54.3 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.9 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 52.8 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.3 in | 34.8 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 40.7 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -13.9 ft3 |
2015 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mini Hardtop.
2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |