Mini Hardtop (2012) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) Specs

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2012 Mini Hardtop and 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2012	2021
Model	Mini Hardtop	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	103.8 in	-6.7 in
Length	145.6 in	167.6 in	-22 in
Width	66.3 in	70.8 in	-4.5 in
Height	55.4 in	58.2 in	-2.8 in
Curb Weight	2679 lb.	3256 lb.	-577 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	13.2 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	38.4 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	55.9 in	-5.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.2 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.1 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	44.7 in	53.9 in	-9.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	35.6 in	-5.7 in
Total Legroom	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	-5.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.7 ft³	17.4 ft³	-11.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	24.0 ft³	53.7 ft³	-29.7 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

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