Mini Hardtop (2012) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2008) Specs

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2012 Mini Hardtop and 2008 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2008
Model	Mini Hardtop	Toyota RAV4
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	104.7 in	-7.6 in
Length	145.6 in	181.1 in	-35.5 in
Width	66.3 in	71.5 in	-5.2 in
Height	55.4 in	66.3 in	-10.9 in
Curb Weight	2679 lb.	3527 lb.	-848 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	15.9 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	40.8 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	57.1 in	-6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.8 in	-53.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.8 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.7 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	44.7 in	55.3 in	-10.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.4 in	-52.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	38.3 in	-8.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	52.6 in	-52.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	43.3 in	-43.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.0 in	-30 in
Total Legroom	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	110.1 in (over 3 rows)	-38.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.7 ft³	12.3 ft³	-6.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	5.7	37.2 ft³	-31.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	24.0 ft³	73.0 ft³	-49 ft³

2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review
2012	2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review

2008 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review

2008 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review

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