Mini Hardtop (2009) vs. Audi A5 / S5 (2010) Specs

vs.

◆

2009 Mini Hardtop and 2010 Audi A5 / S5 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2010
Model	Mini Hardtop	Audi A5 / S5
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
Transmission	6-speed manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	108.3 in	-11.2 in
Length	145.6 in	182.1 in	-36.5 in
Width	66.3 in	73.0 in	-6.7 in
Height	55.4 in	54.0 in	1.4 in
Curb Weight	2668 lb.	3882 lb.	-1214 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	16.9 gal.	-6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	39.1 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	54.3 in	-4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.3 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	36.0 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	44.7 in	52.8 in	-8.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	31.7 in	-1.8 in
Total Legroom	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	73 in (over 2 rows)	-1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.7 ft³	12.0 ft³	-6.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	24.0 ft³	12.0 ft³	12 ft³

2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review

2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review
2008	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review

2010 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD	I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review
2009	2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very comfortable seating, especially with S-line package see full Audi A5 / S5 review

2010 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD	nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review
2009	2dr Coupe turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	Not room enough for sufficient leg space for both front and rear passengers at the same time. Rear seat room is tight. Makes you want to avoid having rear passengers in the car. Typical for a 2-door. see full Audi A5 / S5 review

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks

See TrueDelta's information for all Mini models.