Toyota Highlander (2008) vs. Mini Clubman (2014) Specs

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2008 Toyota Highlander and 2014 Mini Clubman Specifications

Model Year	2008	2014
Model	Toyota Highlander	Mini Clubman
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	3dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	100.3 in	9.5 in
Length	188.4 in	155.0 in	33.4 in
Width	75.2 in	66.3 in	8.9 in
Height	68.1 in	56.1 in	12 in
Curb Weight	3979 lb.	2899 lb.	1080 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	39.0 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.7 in	50.3 in	9.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	0.0 in	56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.2 in	41.4 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.1 in	37.7 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.5 in	45.9 in	13.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.5 in	0.0 in	56.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	32.3 in	6 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.3 in	0.0 in	36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	42.3 in	0.0 in	42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.2 in	0.0 in	29.2 in
Total Legroom	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	73.7 in (over 2 rows)	37 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.3 ft³	9.2 ft³	1.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.3 ft³	9.2	33.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	95.4 ft³	32.8 ft³	62.6 ft³

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review

2014 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Even with the rear-hinged "club door, " the Clubman's rear seat is difficult to get into and out of. The Veloster's third door is considerably larger and more usable, while the Fiesta has four real doors. The Veloster also has much more rear legroom than either the Mini or the Ford, both of which are a tight fit for adults. Compared to the Hardtop, though, the Clubman is significantly more practical. I can sit behind my 5-9 self with a little knee room to spare. Rear headroom is abundant. Even if you're not going to put people in the back seat, the extra door eases access to anything you're storing in the rear seat. When traveling in the RX-8, my father and I frequently use the rear doors to stow and retrieve hiking boots and daypacks. The same might be done with a computer bag or briefcase when commuting. Both the Veloster and the Clubman would benefit from a second rear-hinged door, on the driver's side. see full Mini Clubman review

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