Model Year | 2007 | 2020 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Subaru Ascent | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@5500 192 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 113.8 in | -16.7 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 196.8 in | -51.2 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 76.0 in | -9.7 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 71.6 in | -16.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2712 lb. | 4430 lb. | -1718 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.0 gal. | 19.3 gal. | -8.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 41.3 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 61.1 in | -10.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.2 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.0 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 60.3 in | -15.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 38.5 in | -8.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.7 in | -31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 112.4 in (over 3 rows) | -41.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 | -12.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.7 | 47.5 ft3 | -41.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 86.5 ft3 | -62.5 ft3 |
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 2020 Subaru Ascent.