Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2009) vs. Mini Clubman (2014) Specs

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2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2014 Mini Clubman Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Mini Clubman
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	3dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	100.3 in	2.8 in
Length	173.8 in	155.0 in	18.8 in
Width	68.5 in	66.3 in	2.2 in
Height	58.5 in	56.1 in	2.4 in
Curb Weight	3075 lb.	2723 lb.	352 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	13.2 gal.	3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	39.0 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	50.3 in	4.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	41.4 in	2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.7 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	45.9 in	7.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	32.3 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	73.7 in (over 2 rows)	3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.0 ft³	9.2 ft³	9.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	44.4 ft³	32.8 ft³	11.6 ft³

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are bolstered in the right spots, firm and not mushy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very spacious for a car in this category and much better than many luxury brands i.e. lexus is250 see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are relatively comfortable and the fabric is fair to good quality and feel. Definitely felt more comfortable to drive then a Lancer. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	The car was too small to drive comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My growing children could not ride comfortably for any length of time in this backseat. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small to drive comfortably for long distances. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My children did not fit comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Small car, little room, nuff said. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2014 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Even with the rear-hinged "club door, " the Clubman's rear seat is difficult to get into and out of. The Veloster's third door is considerably larger and more usable, while the Fiesta has four real doors. The Veloster also has much more rear legroom than either the Mini or the Ford, both of which are a tight fit for adults. Compared to the Hardtop, though, the Clubman is significantly more practical. I can sit behind my 5-9 self with a little knee room to spare. Rear headroom is abundant. Even if you're not going to put people in the back seat, the extra door eases access to anything you're storing in the rear seat. When traveling in the RX-8, my father and I frequently use the rear doors to stow and retrieve hiking boots and daypacks. The same might be done with a computer bag or briefcase when commuting. Both the Veloster and the Clubman would benefit from a second rear-hinged door, on the driver's side. see full Mini Clubman review

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