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Toyota Corolla (2008) vs. Mini Hardtop (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Corolla and 2009 Mini Hardtop specs.

2008 Toyota Corolla and 2009 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Toyota Corolla Mini Hardtop  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.4 in 97.1 in 5.3 in
Length 178.3 in 145.6 in 32.7 in
Width 66.9 in 66.3 in 0.6 in
Height 58.5 in 55.4 in 3.1 in
Curb Weight 2530 lb. 2546 lb. -16 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 10.6 gal. 2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.3 in 38.8 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.1 in 50.3 in 2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.9 in 0.0 in 51.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.4 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.6 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.5 in 44.7 in 8.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 46.2 in 0.0 in 46.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.4 in 29.9 in 5.5 in
Total Legroom 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 71.3 in (over 2 rows) 5.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.5 ft3 5.7 ft3 7.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.5 ft3 24.0 ft3 -10.5 ft3

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

2008 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
My right knee/upper calf hits on the side of the console and sometimes gets irritated. The edge of the silver plastic portion could have been designed different/better. see full Toyota Corolla review
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mini Hardtop

2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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