Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Mini Roadster | BMW Z4 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6600 220 lb-ft@2600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 98.3 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 146.8 in | 166.9 in | -20.1 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 70.5 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 54.5 in | 50.8 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2767 lb. | 3307 lb. | -540 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 53.3 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.2 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 41.7 in (over 1 rows) | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 8.5 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | -2.4 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 |
2009 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |