Mini Hardtop (2009) vs. Subaru WRX (2017) Specs

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2009 Mini Hardtop and 2017 Subaru WRX Specifications

Model Year	2009	2017
Model	Mini Hardtop	Subaru WRX
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	104.3 in	-7.2 in
Length	145.6 in	180.9 in	-35.3 in
Width	66.3 in	70.7 in	-4.4 in
Height	55.4 in	58.1 in	-2.7 in
Curb Weight	2668 lb.	3433 lb.	-765 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	15.9 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	39.8 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	55.6 in	-5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	52.2 in	-52.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	43.3 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.1 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	44.7 in	54.2 in	-9.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	35.4 in	-5.5 in
Total Legroom	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	-7.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.7 ft³	12.0 ft³	-6.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	24.0 ft³	12.0 ft³	12 ft³

2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review

2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead 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
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review

2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review

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