Mini Roadster (2014) vs. Subaru Forester (2012) Specs

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2014 Mini Roadster and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2014	2012
Model	Mini Roadster	Subaru Forester
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	103.0 in	-5.9 in
Length	146.8 in	179.5 in	-32.7 in
Width	66.3 in	70.1 in	-3.8 in
Height	54.5 in	65.9 in	-11.4 in
Curb Weight	2833 lb.	3440 lb.	-607 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	16.9 gal.	-6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	41.6 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	56.1 in	-5.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	43.1 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	40.0 in	-40 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.6 in	-55.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.0 in	-38 in
Total Legroom	41.7 in (over 1 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-39.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.5 ft³	33.5 ft³	-25 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	8.5 ft³	68.3 ft³	-59.8 ft³

2014 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

2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review

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