Mini Hardtop (2015) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2009) Specs

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2015 Mini Hardtop and 2009 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2015	2009
Model	Mini Hardtop	Volkswagen Passat
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.1 in	106.7 in	-5.6 in
Length	157.4 in	188.0 in	-30.6 in
Width	68.0 in	71.7 in	-3.7 in
Height	56.1 in	59.7 in	-3.6 in
Curb Weight	2750 lb.	3512 lb.	-762 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	18.5 gal.	-7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	38.3 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	51.2 in	55.7 in	-4.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.4 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	38.6 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.6 in	54.6 in	-5 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.3 in	37.7 in	-5.4 in
Total Legroom	73.7 in (over 2 rows)	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	-5.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	35.8 ft³	-22.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	40.7 ft³	61.7 ft³	-21 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mini Hardtop

2015 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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat

2009 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review

2009 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review

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