| Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
| Model | Mini Hardtop | Mini Countryman | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850  | 
						turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 301 hp@5200 331 lb-ft@1450  | 
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 105.1 in | -8 in | 
| Length | 145.6 in | 169.8 in | -24.2 in | 
| Width | 66.3 in | 71.7 in | -5.4 in | 
| Height | 55.4 in | 61.3 in | -5.9 in | 
| Curb Weight | 2668 lb. | 3688 lb. | -1020 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 16.1 gal. | -5.5 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.9 in | -1.1 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 54.8 in | -4.5 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.4 in | 1 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.5 in | 0.1 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 54.0 in | -9.3 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 37.6 in | -7.7 in | 
| Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -6.7 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 | -11.9 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 47.6 ft3 | -23.6 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 2021 Mini Countryman.