| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mini Hardtop | Jeep Compass | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 128 kW@5500 260 Nm@1700 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 128 kW@6000 224 Nm@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,466 mm | 2,634 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 3,698 mm | 4,404 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,684 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,407 mm | 1,656 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,230 kg | 1,440 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 42 L | 51 L | -9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,034 mm | 985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,278 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,328 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,013 mm | 954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,135 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,295 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 759 mm | 1,001 mm | 758 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,811 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 161 L | 643 L | -482 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 680 L | 1,518 L | 679 L |
| 2007 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
what room? see full Mini Hardtop review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Jeep Compass.