| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mini Hardtop | Acura TL | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850  | 
						 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000  | 
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 109.3 in | -12.2 in | 
| Length | 145.6 in | 194.0 in | -48.4 in | 
| Width | 66.3 in | 74.0 in | -7.7 in | 
| Height | 55.4 in | 57.2 in | -1.8 in | 
| Curb Weight | 2679 lb. | 3726 lb. | -1047 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -7.9 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.4 in | 0.4 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 58.2 in | -7.9 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.5 in | -1.1 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.7 in | 0.9 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 56.2 in | -11.5 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 36.2 in | -6.3 in | 
| Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -7.4 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 
| 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 | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Acura TL.