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Mini Hardtop (2011) vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mini Hardtop and 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee specs.

2011 Mini Hardtop and 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Mini Hardtop Jeep Grand Cherokee  
Engine turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
6.1L V8
OHV-2v
420 hp@6200
420 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 97.1 in 109.5 in -12.4 in
Length 145.6 in 186.6 in -41 in
Width 66.3 in 73.3 in -7 in
Height 55.4 in 67.7 in -12.3 in
Curb Weight 2668 lb. 4726 lb. -2058 lb.
Fuel Capacity 10.6 gal. 20.8 gal. -10.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 39.7 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 50.3 in 59.1 in -8.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 57.6 in -57.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.7 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 39.3 in -1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 44.7 in 58.5 in -13.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 60.6 in -60.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 29.9 in 35.5 in -5.6 in
Total Legroom 71.3 in (over 2 rows) 77.2 in (over 2 rows) -5.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 5.7 ft3 34.5 ft3 -28.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 24.0 ft3 67.4 ft3 -43.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mini Hardtop

2011 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2007 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
 
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