| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Subaru B9 Tribeca | Mini Hardtop | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.2 in | 97.1 in | 11.1 in |
| Length | 189.8 in | 145.6 in | 44.2 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 66.3 in | 7.6 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 55.4 in | 11 in |
| Curb Weight | 4155 lb. | 2546 lb. | 1609 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 6.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 50.3 in | 7.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 44.7 in | 12.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 29.9 in | 4.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.3 in | 0.0 in | 51.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 30.9 in | 0.0 in | 30.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 107.5 in (over 3 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 36.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.3 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.6 ft3 | 5.7 | 31.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.4 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 50.4 ft3 |
| 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough head room see full Subaru B9 Tribeca review |
| 2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |