

Model Year | 2007 | 2023 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@5500 192 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@5000 207 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 98.2 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 152.2 in | -6.6 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 68.0 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 55.7 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2712 lb. | 2851 lb. | -139 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 50.6 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 47.8 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 30.8 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 34.0 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mini Hardtop.