Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@5500 192 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 103.0 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 179.5 in | -33.9 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 70.1 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 65.9 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2712 lb. | 3440 lb. | -728 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 41.6 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 56.1 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.1 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.0 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 55.6 in | -10.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 38.0 in | -8.1 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -9.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -27.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -44.3 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 |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |