Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 101.5 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 179.3 in | -33.7 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 70.1 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 59.2 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2546 lb. | 3228 lb. | -682 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 54.8 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.1 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 53.1 in | -8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 35.5 in | -5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -27.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -42.9 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 |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |