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Mini Hardtop (2009) vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Mini Hardtop and 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo specs.

2009 Mini Hardtop and 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Specifications

Model Year 2009 2014  
Model Mini Hardtop BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo  
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@1300
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 97.1 in 115.0 in -17.9 in
Length 145.6 in 190.0 in -44.4 in
Width 66.3 in 72.0 in -5.7 in
Height 55.4 in 59.4 in -4 in
Curb Weight 2668 lb. 4010 lb. -1342 lb.
Fuel Capacity 10.6 gal. 15.8 gal. -5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 41.3 in -2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 50.3 in 55.2 in -4.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 42.0 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 38.3 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 44.7 in 54.1 in -9.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 29.9 in 39.2 in -9.3 in
Total Legroom 71.3 in (over 2 rows) 81.2 in (over 2 rows) -9.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 5.7 ft3 18.3 ft3 -12.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 5.7 18.4 ft3 -12.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum 24.0 ft3 56.5 ft3 -32.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mini Hardtop

2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
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
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
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 Though the latest 3-Series has a much roomier back seat than its predecessors, many people still find it insufficient for their needs, and step up to a midsize sedan or wagon such as the 5-Series or E-Class. Well, most of the 3-Series Gran Turismo's wheelbase stretch was put towards rear seat legroom, bumping it from 35.0 to 37.9 inches. Though a larger car, the E-Class has nearly four inches less total legroom--barely more than the 3 wagon, in fact. (But with a more comfortably positioned rear seat than the 3 wagon.) What the specs don't tell you is that the 3 GT's rear seat cushion, since it is positioned much higher than that in the wagons, provides better thigh support and a much more open view forward. To top it off, the 3 GT's rear seat back reclines. Here again, though, the E-Class wagon has a trick bonus: a rear-facing third-row seat. Though there's not enough headroom back there for anyone over 5-4, the seat is well-padded. If you want to seat seven in a pinch, the E-Class wagon is your only option with a sedan-like driving position (aside from the Tesla Model S). Update: this review originally stated that the 3GT has much more shoulder room than the regular 3-Series, and about as much as the E-Class. But it seems that the initial specs were inaccurate. The latest specs suggest shoulder room in the 3GT is about the same as that in the regular 3-Series. Its interior does feel significantly roomier, though, so the initial specs could yet provide the more accurate set. see full BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo review
 

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