| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
| Model | Mini Hardtop | Acura ILX | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6800 180 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,466 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 3,698 mm | 4,620 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,684 mm | 1,793 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,407 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,230 kg | 1,403 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 42 L | 50 L | -8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 965 mm | 21 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,278 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,278 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 912 mm | 43 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,135 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,313 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 759 mm | 864 mm | -105 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,811 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 161 L | 348 L | -187 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 680 L | 12.3 | 667.7 L |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Acura ILX.