Mini Hardtop (2012) vs. Subaru Outback (2017) Specs

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2012 Mini Hardtop and 2017 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2012	2017
Model	Mini Hardtop	Subaru Outback
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	108.1 in	-11 in
Length	145.6 in	189.6 in	-44 in
Width	66.3 in	72.4 in	-6.1 in
Height	55.4 in	66.1 in	-10.7 in
Curb Weight	2679 lb.	3810 lb.	-1131 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	18.5 gal.	-7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	40.8 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	58.1 in	-7.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.9 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.9 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	44.7 in	57.3 in	-12.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	38.1 in	-8.2 in
Total Legroom	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-9.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.7 ft³	35.5 ft³	-29.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	24.0 ft³	73.3 ft³	-49.3 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

2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	see full Subaru Outback review
2016	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	see full Subaru Outback review

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