Mini Hardtop (2012) vs. Volvo XC60 (2012) Specs

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2012 Mini Hardtop and 2012 Volvo XC60 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2012
Model	Mini Hardtop	Volvo XC60
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	109.2 in	-12.1 in
Length	145.6 in	182.2 in	-36.6 in
Width	66.3 in	74.4 in	-8.1 in
Height	55.4 in	67.4 in	-12 in
Curb Weight	2679 lb.	4225 lb.	-1546 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	18.5 gal.	-7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	38.0 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	56.7 in	-6.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.2 in	-54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.2 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.1 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	44.7 in	55.2 in	-10.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.8 in	-53.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	36.4 in	-6.5 in
Total Legroom	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	-6.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.7 ft³	30.8 ft³	-25.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	24.0 ft³	67.4 ft³	-43.4 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

2012 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review

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