Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 121.2 in | -24.1 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 202.5 in | -56.9 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 76.9 in | -10.6 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 68.9 in | -13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2546 lb. | 4335 lb. | -1789 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -9.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 63.0 in | -12.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.2 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 64.7 in | -20 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 36.3 in | -6.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -37.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -26.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.7 | 83.0 ft3 | -77.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -117 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 |
2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |