Mini Hardtop (2013) vs. Volkswagen Golf (2023) Specs

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2013 Mini Hardtop and 2023 Volkswagen Golf Specifications

Model Year	2013	2023
Model	Mini Hardtop	Volkswagen Golf
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 211 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5900 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	6-speed manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	103.6 in	-6.5 in
Length	145.6 in	168.8 in	-23.2 in
Width	66.3 in	70.4 in	-4.1 in
Height	55.4 in	57.6 in	-2.2 in
Curb Weight	2558 lb.	3481 lb.	-923 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	13.2 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	38.5 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	55.9 in	-5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.4 in	-53.4 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
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	46.3 in	-46.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	35.0 in	-5.1 in
Total Legroom	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	-4.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.7 ft³	19.9 ft³	-14.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	24.0 ft³	34.5 ft³	-10.5 ft³

2013 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

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