| Model Year | 2013 | 2017 | |
| Model | Mini Hardtop | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 104.8 in | -7.7 in |
| Length | 145.6 in | 173.9 in | -28.3 in |
| Width | 66.3 in | 72.2 in | -5.9 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 72.6 in | -17.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2546 lb. | 3668 lb. | -1122 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 46.8 in | -8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 57.6 in | -7.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 45.1 in | -7.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 58.5 in | -13.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 37.6 in | -7.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -6.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 46.8 ft3 | -41.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 77.0 ft3 | -53 ft3 |
| 2013 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 |
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