Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Saturn VUE | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 106.6 in | -9.5 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 180.1 in | -34.5 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 72.8 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 67.0 in | -11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 4076 lb. | -1353 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 56.0 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 55.9 in | -11.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.9 in | -52.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 36.9 in | -7 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | -6.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 26.5 ft3 | -20.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 54.3 ft3 | -30.3 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 |
2009 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review |