Volkswagen Phaeton (2006) vs. Mini Hardtop (2012) Specs

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2006 Volkswagen Phaeton and 2012 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Volkswagen Phaeton	Mini Hardtop
Engine	6.0L W12 DOHC-4v 444 hp@6000 406 lb-ft@3250	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan, ext.	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.1 in	97.1 in	21 in
Length	203.7 in	145.6 in	58.1 in
Width	74.9 in	66.3 in	8.6 in
Height	57.1 in	55.4 in	1.7 in
Curb Weight	5399 lb.	2679 lb.	2720 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.8 gal.	10.6 gal.	13.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	38.8 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.6 in	50.3 in	9.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	41.4 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.6 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.8 in	44.7 in	13.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	43.1 in	29.9 in	13.2 in
Total Legroom	84.8 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	13.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.0 ft³	5.7 ft³	7.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.0 ft³	24.0 ft³	-11 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton.

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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