Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 106.3 in | -9.2 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 176.4 in | -30.8 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 68.7 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 58.7 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2546 lb. | 3042 lb. | -496 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 54.9 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.5 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 53.1 in | -8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 36.0 in | -6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -15.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -15.6 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |