| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Mini Countryman | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 105.1 in | 3.2 in | 
| Length | 186.4 in | 169.8 in | 16.6 in | 
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.7 in | 0 in | 
| Height | 59.3 in | 61.3 in | -2 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3400 lb. | 3300 lb. | 100 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.1 gal. | 2.4 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.9 in | 0.4 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.8 in | 1.5 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 40.4 in | 2.6 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.5 in | 0 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.0 in | 2.1 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in | 
| Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 47.6 ft3 | -32.9 ft3 | 
| 2012 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2013 | 0 | I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review | 
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD  | 
						Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mini Countryman.