Mini Hardtop (2014) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2006) Specs

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2014 Mini Hardtop and 2006 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2014	2006
Model	Mini Hardtop	Volkswagen Passat
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@4700 207 lb-ft@1250	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.2 in	106.7 in	-8.5 in
Length	151.1 in	188.2 in	-37.1 in
Width	68.0 in	71.7 in	-3.7 in
Height	55.7 in	58.0 in	-2.3 in
Curb Weight	2795 lb.	3576 lb.	-781 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	18.5 gal.	-7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	38.4 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.6 in	55.7 in	-5.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.4 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	37.8 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.8 in	54.6 in	-6.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.8 in	37.7 in	-6.9 in
Total Legroom	72.2 in (over 2 rows)	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	-6.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.7 ft³	14.2 ft³	-5.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.0 ft³	14.2 ft³	19.8 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

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2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good amount of rear leg room see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of room in the front seat without squeezing the backseat. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of room in the back seats. Room for three comfortably. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD	Firm, but not hard, adj lumbar, good wearing materials see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Soft, well supporting seats see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good for adults see full Volkswagen Passat review

2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My two teenagers complain that the rear seat cushion is low and not very comfortable to sit on for long distances. the leg room is great. see full Volkswagen Passat review

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