Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Saturn ION | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@4700 207 lb-ft@1250 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6200 164 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 103.2 in | -5 in |
Length | 151.1 in | 185.0 in | -33.9 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 67.9 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 56.0 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2795 lb. | 2796 lb. | -1 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 13.0 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.9 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 54.0 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 49.4 in | -49.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.2 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 51.0 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.8 in | 32.7 in | -1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mini Hardtop.
2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of seat travel results in plenty of available leg room. Adjustable seat height results in plenty of available headroom. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front set has plenty of leg room. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
lots of leg room see full Saturn ION review |
2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
minimal leg rom when front seat is back see full Saturn ION review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat bottoms are too short. Not enough leg room when the front seats are set back and not enough foot room. There is a metallic bar on the bottom of the front seats that take too much space in the foot wells for the back passengers. see full Saturn ION review |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small seat that lacks padding even though the back support is very good. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no room in the back for tall people see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not passenger friendly but easy to access with the rear doors. see full Saturn ION review |