| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Mini Convertible | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 97.1 in | 8 in | 
| Length | 186.2 in | 145.6 in | 40.6 in | 
| Width | 68.1 in | 66.3 in | 1.8 in | 
| Height | 56.1 in | 55.7 in | 0.4 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 2745 lb. | 505 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.7 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.4 in | 1.1 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 50.3 in | 4.1 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.7 in | 2.4 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.5 in | -2 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 39.2 in | 14.5 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 28.1 in | 5.8 in | 
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 69.8 in (over 2 rows) | 8.2 in | 
| Cargo Volume | 11.4 ft3 | 6.0 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 | 
| 2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD  | 
						Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review | 
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD  | 
						I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review | 
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD  | 
						I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review | 
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD  | 
						I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review | 
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD  | 
						Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review | 
| 2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD  | 
							not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review | 
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD  | 
							The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mini Convertible.