Mini Hardtop (2012) vs. Volvo S40 (2006) Specs

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2012 Mini Hardtop and 2006 Volvo S40 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2006
Model	Mini Hardtop	Volvo S40
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	103.9 in	-6.8 in
Length	145.6 in	175.9 in	-30.3 in
Width	66.3 in	69.7 in	-3.4 in
Height	55.4 in	57.2 in	-1.8 in
Curb Weight	2723 lb.	3278 lb.	-555 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	15.9 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	38.9 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	55.2 in	-4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.7 in	-53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.6 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.2 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	44.7 in	54.1 in	-9.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	50.7 in	-50.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	34.4 in	-4.5 in
Total Legroom	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	-4.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.7 ft³	12.6 ft³	-6.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	24.0 ft³	12.6 ft³	11.4 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

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