| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Jeep Liberty | Mini Hardtop | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 97.1 in | 9 in |
| Length | 176.9 in | 145.6 in | 31.3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 66.3 in | 6.1 in |
| Height | 72.1 in | 55.4 in | 16.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4030 lb. | 2546 lb. | 1484 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 8.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 50.3 in | 6.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.4 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 37.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 44.7 in | 11.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 29.9 in | 8.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 8.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 25.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 |
| 2009 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Awsome for the long trips I have had with it, comfortable! see full Jeep Liberty review |
| 2008 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 |
| 2008 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults 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 |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |