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2011 Mini Hardtop and 2008 BMW 1-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mini Hardtop | BMW 1-Series | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 104.7 in | -7.6 in |
| Length | 145.6 in | 171.7 in | -26.1 in |
| Width | 66.3 in | 68.8 in | -2.5 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 56.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2668 lb. | 3384 lb. | -716 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 54.0 in | -3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 53.4 in | -8.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 32.0 in | -2.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 14 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mini Hardtop
| 2011 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 1-Series
| 2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
| 2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |
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