Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250 |
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 | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.1 in | 112.4 in | -11.3 in |
Length | 157.4 in | 187.2 in | -29.8 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 75.9 in | -7.9 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 68.0 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3010 lb. | 5254 lb. | -2244 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -15.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.7 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.2 in | 57.7 in | -6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.3 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 57.4 in | -7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.3 in | 35.6 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -17.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 40.7 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -30.3 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mini Hardtop.
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 |