Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Mini Roadster | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 126.6 in | -29.5 in |
Length | 146.8 in | 203.1 in | -56.3 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 77.1 in | -10.8 in |
Height | 54.5 in | 65.4 in | -10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2800 lb. | 4960 lb. | -2160 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -10.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 60.3 in | -10 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 39.8 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.4 in | -40.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.6 in | -59.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 41.7 in (over 1 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -66.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 8.5 | 42.2 ft3 | -33.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -76.5 ft3 |
2013 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 |
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