Lexus ES (2009) vs. Mini Hardtop (2010) Specs

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2009 Lexus ES and 2010 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2009	2010
Model	Lexus ES	Mini Hardtop
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	97.1 in	12.2 in
Length	191.1 in	145.6 in	45.5 in
Width	71.1 in	66.3 in	4.8 in
Height	57.1 in	55.4 in	1.7 in
Curb Weight	3580 lb.	2668 lb.	912 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	10.6 gal.	7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	38.8 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	50.3 in	7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.9 in	0.0 in	55.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.4 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	37.6 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	44.7 in	11.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.8 in	0.0 in	52.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	29.9 in	6 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	6.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.7 ft³	5.7 ft³	9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.7 ft³	24.0 ft³	-9.3 ft³

2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Similar to the front seats, super comfortable and soft. A lot of leg room with an average-sized driver + passenger up front. Rear moonroof gives off the feel of a huge ceiling. see full Lexus ES review

2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review
2008	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	the seams in a seat should run front to rear vs. left to right this would make the seat more comfortable. the Toyota Camry leather seats are definitely more comparable... I think Lexis wanted a sportier looking seat but sacrificed comfort in doing see full Lexus ES review
2008	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	There is simply not enough legroom and three passengers will probably feel very cramped in the back as well. see full Lexus ES review

2010 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

2010 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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

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