Mini Hardtop (2014) vs. BMW X3 (2009) Specs

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2014 Mini Hardtop and 2009 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2009
Model	Mini Hardtop	BMW X3
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@4700 207 lb-ft@1250	3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.2 in	110.1 in	-11.9 in
Length	151.1 in	179.7 in	-28.6 in
Width	68.0 in	73.0 in	-5 in
Height	55.7 in	66.0 in	-10.3 in
Curb Weight	2795 lb.	4067 lb.	-1272 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	17.7 gal.	-7.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	38.1 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.6 in	55.8 in	-5.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.2 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	37.8 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.8 in	55.4 in	-7.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.8 in	35.8 in	-5 in
Total Legroom	72.2 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	-3.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.7 ft³	30.0 ft³	-21.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.0 ft³	71.0 ft³	-37 ft³

2014 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review

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