

Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Nissan LEAF | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 106.3 in | -9.2 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 175.0 in | -29.4 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 69.7 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 61.0 in | -5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2546 lb. | 3256 lb. | -710 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 41.2 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 54.3 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.7 in | -51.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.3 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 52.5 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 33.3 in | -3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | -18.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2013 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |