Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | BMW 3-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 112.2 in | -15.1 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 185.7 in | -40.1 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 71.9 in | -5.6 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 56.8 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2546 lb. | 3589 lb. | -1043 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.6 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 56.0 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.0 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 54.6 in | -9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 35.2 in | -5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 7.1 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 |
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