Model Year | 2020 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Mini Countryman | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5200 206 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 102.2 in | 8.2 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 161.7 in | 31.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.4 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 61.5 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3325 lb. | 3088 lb. | 237 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.9 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 52.8 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.4 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 52.1 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 33.8 in | 5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 7.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | -25.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Passat.
2012 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review |