Mini Hardtop (2016) vs. Subaru WRX (2017) Specs

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2016 Mini Hardtop and 2017 Subaru WRX Specifications

Model Year	2016	2017
Model	Mini Hardtop	Subaru WRX
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.1 in	104.3 in	-3.2 in
Length	157.4 in	180.9 in	-23.5 in
Width	68.0 in	70.7 in	-2.7 in
Height	56.1 in	58.1 in	-2 in
Curb Weight	3010 lb.	3433 lb.	-423 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	15.9 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	39.8 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	51.2 in	55.6 in	-4.4 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	37.5 in	37.1 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.6 in	54.2 in	-4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.3 in	35.4 in	-3.1 in
Total Legroom	73.7 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	-5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	12.0 ft³	1.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	40.7 ft³	12.0 ft³	28.7 ft³

2016 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review

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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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