| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Model | Mini Roadster | Mini Convertible | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850  | 
						turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850  | 
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 97.1 in | 0 in | 
| Length | 146.8 in | 145.6 in | 1.2 in | 
| Width | 66.3 in | 66.3 in | 0 in | 
| Height | 54.5 in | 55.7 in | -1.2 in | 
| Curb Weight | 2767 lb. | 2922 lb. | -155 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -2.6 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.4 in | 1.2 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 50.3 in | 0 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | 0 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in | 
| Total Legroom | 41.7 in (over 1 rows) | 69.8 in (over 2 rows) | -28.1 in | 
| Cargo Volume | 8.5 ft3 | 6.0 ft3 | 2.5 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 | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mini Convertible.