Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Mini Roadster | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 103.9 in | -6.8 in |
Length | 146.8 in | 178.0 in | -31.2 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 69.7 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 54.5 in | 57.4 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2833 lb. | 3543 lb. | -710 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 55.2 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.6 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.7 in | -50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 34.4 in | -34.4 in |
Total Legroom | 41.7 in (over 1 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -18.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -54.4 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 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |