| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
| Model | Subaru XV Crosstrek | Mini Countryman | |
| Engine | 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6200 145 lb-ft@4200 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 102.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Length | 175.2 in | 161.7 in | 13.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.4 in | -0.3 in |
| Height | 63.6 in | 61.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3098 lb. | 3252 lb. | -154 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 52.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 40.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 52.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 33.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.3 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 51.9 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek.
| 2011 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review |