

Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Jeep Commander | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 357 hp@5200 389 lb-ft@4350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 109.5 in | -12.4 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 188.5 in | -42.9 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 74.8 in | -8.5 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 71.9 in | -16.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2668 lb. | 5052 lb. | -2384 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -9.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 42.1 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 59.0 in | -8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.2 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 58.5 in | -13.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 36.1 in | -6.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.4 in | -47.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.9 in | -28.9 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 106.7 in (over 3 rows) | -35.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 6.0 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.7 | 36.4 ft3 | -30.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 68.7 ft3 | -44.7 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Jeep Commander.