| Model Year | 2013 | 2019 | |
| Model | Mini Roadster | Subaru Ascent | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 113.8 in | -16.7 in |
| Length | 146.8 in | 196.8 in | -50 in |
| Width | 66.3 in | 76.0 in | -9.7 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 71.6 in | -17.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2800 lb. | 4430 lb. | -1630 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 19.3 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.3 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 61.1 in | -10.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.2 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 60.3 in | -60.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.7 in | -31.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 41.7 in (over 1 rows) | 112.4 in (over 3 rows) | -70.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 | -9.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 8.5 | 47.5 ft3 | -39 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 ft3 | 86.5 ft3 | -78 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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