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

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Avalon and 2012 Mini Hardtop specs.

2008 Toyota Avalon and 2012 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Toyota Avalon Mini Hardtop  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
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 4dr Sedan 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.0 in 97.1 in 13.9 in
Length 197.2 in 145.6 in 51.6 in
Width 72.8 in 66.3 in 6.5 in
Height 58.5 in 55.4 in 3.1 in
Curb Weight 3495 lb. 2679 lb. 816 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 10.6 gal. 7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 38.8 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.4 in 50.3 in 9.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 0.0 in 55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.4 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 37.6 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.2 in 44.7 in 13.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.2 in 0.0 in 56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.9 in 29.9 in 11 in
Total Legroom 82.2 in (over 2 rows) 71.3 in (over 2 rows) 10.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.4 ft3 5.7 ft3 8.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.4 ft3 24.0 ft3 -9.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon

2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mini Hardtop

2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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