Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Audi A4 / S4 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 110.6 in | -13.5 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 185.2 in | -39.6 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 71.9 in | -5.6 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 56.5 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2668 lb. | 3757 lb. | -1089 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 55.5 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 54.3 in | -9.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 35.2 in | -5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 50.5 ft3 | -26.5 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Without question, the most comfortable car for long road trips that I've ever owned. Our family of four took a road trip of ~2000 miles, longest single-day drive was 11 hours, and never felt any fatigue or discomfort from the seating. Seats are firm and supportive but not harsh or uncomfortable. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2011 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Like German cars, the seats are quite hard. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Padding a bit stiff see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Too narrow see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Huh, never have, never will sit in the back of this car...It is a hoot to drive see full Audi A4 / S4 review |