Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 112.4 in | -15.3 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 187.2 in | -41.6 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 75.9 in | -9.6 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 68.0 in | -12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2712 lb. | 5254 lb. | -2542 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -15.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 57.7 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 57.4 in | -12.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 35.6 in | -5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -25.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -47 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |