 
					 
				| Body | 2dr Hatch | 
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 
| Length | 145.6 in | 
| Width | 66.3 in | 
| Height | 55.4 in | 
| Curb Weight | 2634 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 
| Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 
| 2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD | Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD | Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD | There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD | I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| Trim | Cooper | Cooper S | 
| Standard Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 118 hp@6000 114 lb-ft@4250 | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 | 
| Optional Engine(s) |   | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 | 
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | 
| Standard Tires | 175/65HR15 tires | 195/55VR16 tires | 
| Optional Tires | 195/55VR16 tires | 205/45WR17 tires | 
| 2009 Mini Hardtop Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD | While not fast, it can get up and move pretty well for a little go kart. see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD | The JCW is very fast and efficient. The transmission is massaged to shift smoothly and quickly see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD | My 2009 JCW has more horsepower then I will probably ever use along with the Germen made Getreg six speed manual transmission makes for a very fast powerful car. The handling is a match for any car out there. It is a true "SPORTS CAR" in every way. see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 Mini Hardtop Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD | The clutch is the weak link. With a stronger clutch the 0-60 time would even improve. see full Mini Hardtop review | 
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