Mini Hardtop (2015) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2013) Specs

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2015 Mini Hardtop and 2013 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year	2015	2013
Model	Mini Hardtop	Chevrolet Traverse
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@4700 207 lb-ft@1250	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.1 in	118.9 in	-17.8 in
Length	157.4 in	203.7 in	-46.3 in
Width	68.0 in	78.5 in	-10.5 in
Height	56.1 in	69.9 in	-13.8 in
Curb Weight	2950 lb.	4646 lb.	-1696 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	22.0 gal.	-11.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	40.4 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	51.2 in	61.5 in	-10.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	58.0 in	-58 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.3 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.4 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.6 in	61.0 in	-11.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.8 in	-57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.3 in	36.8 in	-4.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.6 in	-57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.3 in	-48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.2 in	-33.2 in
Total Legroom	73.7 in (over 2 rows)	111.3 in (over 3 rows)	-37.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	24.4 ft³	-11.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.1	70.3 ft³	-57.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	40.7 ft³	116.3 ft³	-75.6 ft³

2015 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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2013 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

2013 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2012	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

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