Volkswagen Jetta (2023) vs. Mini Hardtop (2012) Specs

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2023 Volkswagen Jetta and 2012 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2023	2012
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Mini Hardtop
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.7 in	97.1 in	8.6 in
Length	186.5 in	145.6 in	40.9 in
Width	70.8 in	66.3 in	4.5 in
Height	57.7 in	55.4 in	2.3 in
Curb Weight	3272 lb.	2679 lb.	593 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	10.6 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	38.8 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	50.3 in	5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	41.4 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	37.6 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	44.7 in	9.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.4 in	0.0 in	51.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	29.9 in	7.5 in
Total Legroom	78.5 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	7.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.1 ft³	5.7 ft³	8.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.1 ft³	24.0 ft³	-9.9 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta.

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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