Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | BMW 5-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 113.6 in | -16.5 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 191.2 in | -45.6 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 72.7 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 58.7 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2546 lb. | 3659 lb. | -1113 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 | 57.3 in | -7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.5 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 57.2 in | -12.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 36.0 in | -6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 | -11.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 | -34.3 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 |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |