Volkswagen Arteon (2021) vs. Mini Hardtop (2012) Specs

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2021 Volkswagen Arteon and 2012 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2021	2012
Model	Volkswagen Arteon	Mini Hardtop
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.9 in	97.1 in	14.8 in
Length	191.6 in	145.6 in	46 in
Width	73.7 in	66.3 in	7.4 in
Height	56.9 in	55.4 in	1.5 in
Curb Weight	3686 lb.	2679 lb.	1007 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	10.6 gal.	6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.7 in	38.8 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.5 in	50.3 in	6.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.4 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	37.6 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	44.7 in	10 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.2 in	29.9 in	10.3 in
Total Legroom	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	10.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.2 ft³	5.7 ft³	21.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.2 ft³	24.0 ft³	32.2 ft³

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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

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