Mini Hardtop (2013) vs. Subaru Forester (2012) Specs

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2013 Mini Hardtop and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2013	2012
Model	Mini Hardtop	Subaru Forester
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
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	2723 lb.	3440 lb.	-717 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	16.9 gal.	-6.3 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

2013 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

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

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