| Model Year | 2010 | 2021 | |
| Model | Mini Hardtop | Jeep Grand Cherokee L | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
5.7L V8 OHV-4v 357 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 121.7 in | -24.6 in |
| Length | 145.6 in | 204.9 in | -59.3 in |
| Width | 66.3 in | 77.9 in | -11.6 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 71.5 in | -16.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2668 lb. | 5226 lb. | -2558 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -12.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 59.2 in | -8.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.9 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 58.0 in | -13.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 39.4 in | -9.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.3 in | -37.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.9 in | -42.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.3 in | -30.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 111 in (over 3 rows) | -39.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -11.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.7 | 46.9 ft3 | -41.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 84.6 ft3 | -60.6 ft3 |
| 2010 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 |
| 2010 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L.