Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,466 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 3,698 mm | 5,144 mm | -2 mm |
Width | 1,684 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,407 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,155 kg | 1,966 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 40 L | 78 L | -38 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,011 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,278 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 996 mm | -41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,135 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 759 mm | 922 mm | -163 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 808 mm | -808 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,811 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 161 L | 915 L | -754 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.7 | 2,350 L | 3.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 680 L | 3,993 L | 677 L |
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 |