Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 105.7 in | -8.6 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 186.5 in | -40.9 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 70.8 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 57.7 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2679 lb. | 3272 lb. | -593 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 | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.1 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 54.0 in | -9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 37.4 in | -7.5 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 | 9.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta.