Mini Hardtop (2007) vs. Mini Hardtop (2008) Specs

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2007 Mini Hardtop and 2008 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2007	2008
Model	Mini Hardtop	Mini Hardtop
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@5500 192 lb-ft@1700	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	97.1 in	0 in
Length	145.6 in	145.6 in	0 in
Width	66.3 in	66.3 in	0 in
Height	55.4 in	55.4 in	0 in
Curb Weight	2712 lb.	2712 lb.	0 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.0 gal.	11.0 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	38.8 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	50.3 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.4 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.6 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	44.7 in	44.7 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	29.9 in	0 in
Total Legroom	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	0 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.7 ft³	5.7 ft³	0 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	24.0 ft³	24.0 ft³	0 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mini Hardtop

2007 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	too small for adults 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
2007	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review
2006	2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	what room? see full Mini Hardtop review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mini Hardtop

2008 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

2008 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	too small for adults 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
2007	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review

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