Mini Hardtop (2009) vs. Toyota Highlander (2018) Specs

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2009 Mini Hardtop and 2018 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2009	2018
Model	Mini Hardtop	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	109.8 in	-12.7 in
Length	145.6 in	192.5 in	-46.9 in
Width	66.3 in	75.8 in	-9.5 in
Height	55.4 in	68.1 in	-12.7 in
Curb Weight	2668 lb.	4370 lb.	-1702 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	19.2 gal.	-8.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	40.7 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	59.3 in	-9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.2 in	-57.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	44.2 in	-2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.9 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	44.7 in	59.6 in	-14.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	38.4 in	-8.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.9 in	-35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.6 in	-45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	27.7 in	-27.7 in
Total Legroom	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	110.3 in (over 3 rows)	-39 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.7 ft³	13.8 ft³	-8.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	5.7	42.3 ft³	-36.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	24.0 ft³	83.7 ft³	-59.7 ft³

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

2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review

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