Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | BMW i3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
Electric 168 hp 184 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 101.2 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 157.4 in | -11.8 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 69.9 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 62.1 in | -6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2712 lb. | 2634 lb. | 78 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 2.4 gal. | 8.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 54.8 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 0.0 in | 41.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 50.4 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 0.0 in | 29.9 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 71.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
2011 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW i3.