| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
| Model | Mini Hardtop | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 244 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 103.1 in | -6 in |
| Length | 145.6 in | 173.8 in | -28.2 in |
| Width | 66.3 in | 68.5 in | -2.2 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 58.5 in | -3.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2668 lb. | 3175 lb. | -507 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -6.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.3 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 54.8 in | -4.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.5 in | -2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 53.2 in | -8.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 33.5 in | -3.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | -5.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | -13.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 | -20.4 ft3 |
| 2011 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 |
| 2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |