Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@4700 207 lb-ft@1250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 101.5 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 151.1 in | 174.1 in | -23 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 70.5 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 56.9 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2795 lb. | 3508 lb. | -713 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.9 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 54.7 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 41.5 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.8 in | 32.5 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.7 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 23.5 ft3 |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mini Hardtop.
2013 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |