Volkswagen Passat (2016) vs. Mini Roadster (2012) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Passat and 2012 Mini Roadster Specifications

Model Year	2016	2012
Model	Volkswagen Passat	Mini Roadster
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	97.1 in	13.3 in
Length	191.6 in	146.8 in	44.8 in
Width	72.2 in	66.3 in	5.9 in
Height	58.5 in	54.5 in	4 in
Curb Weight	3481 lb.	2767 lb.	714 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	10.6 gal.	7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	39.6 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	50.3 in	6.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.7 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	0.0 in	57 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	0.0 in	39.1 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	41.7 in (over 1 rows)	39.8 in
Cargo Volume	15.9 ft³	8.5 ft³	7.4 ft³

2016 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review

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2012 Mini Roadster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	2dr Convertible turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Over 6ft and I need to pull the seat up two notches. All the way back my toes touch the pedals. Yippee I fit in a small car!!! see full Mini Roadster review

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