Mini Roadster Mini Roadster 2014 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011

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Mini Roadster (2014) vs. BMW 3-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Mini Roadster and 2011 BMW 3-Series specs.

2014 Mini Roadster and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2014 2011  
Model Mini Roadster BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 2dr Hardtop conv.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 97.1 in 108.7 in -11.6 in
Length 146.8 in 180.6 in -33.8 in
Width 66.3 in 70.2 in -3.9 in
Height 54.5 in 54.5 in 0 in
Curb Weight 2635 lb. 3792 lb. -1157 lb.
Fuel Capacity 10.6 gal. 16.1 gal. -5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 38.0 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 50.3 in 55.3 in -5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 41.8 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 36.5 in -36.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 49.3 in -49.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 31.9 in -31.9 in
Total Legroom 41.7 in (over 1 rows) 73.7 in (over 2 rows) -32 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 8.5 ft3 9.0 ft3 -0.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 8.5 ft3 12.2 ft3 -3.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mini Roadster

2014 Mini Roadster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review
 
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