Mini Hardtop (2015) vs. Mini Hardtop (2009) Specs

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2015 Mini Hardtop and 2009 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2015	2009
Model	Mini Hardtop	Mini Hardtop
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.2 in	97.1 in	1.1 in
Length	151.1 in	145.6 in	5.5 in
Width	68.0 in	66.3 in	1.7 in
Height	55.7 in	55.4 in	0.3 in
Curb Weight	2885 lb.	2668 lb.	217 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	10.6 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	38.8 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.6 in	50.3 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.4 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	37.6 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.8 in	44.7 in	3.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.8 in	29.9 in	0.9 in
Total Legroom	72.2 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.7 ft³	5.7 ft³	3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.0 ft³	24.0 ft³	10 ft³

2015 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review

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2009 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

2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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	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
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
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review

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