Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 119.0 in | -21.9 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 200.2 in | -54.6 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 76.1 in | -9.8 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 55.2 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2546 lb. | 4262 lb. | -1716 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 57.2 in | -6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 54.6 in | -9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 36.6 in | -6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -7.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 8.5 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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