Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Mini Roadster | BMW 2-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 255 lb-ft@1450 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 105.9 in | -8.8 in |
Length | 146.8 in | 174.5 in | -27.7 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 69.8 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 54.5 in | 55.8 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2767 lb. | 3260 lb. | -493 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 13.7 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 54.4 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.5 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 33.0 in | -33 in |
Total Legroom | 41.7 in (over 1 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | -32.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 8.5 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
2012 Mini Roadster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Over 6ft and I need to pull the seat up two notches. All the way back my toes touch the pedals. Yippee I fit in a small car!!! see full Mini Roadster review |
2014 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |