| Model Year | 2017 | 2010 | |
| Model | Mini Countryman | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@5000 207 lb-ft@1250 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 113.7 in | -8.6 in |
| Length | 169.8 in | 193.4 in | -23.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.7 in | -2 in |
| Height | 61.3 in | 72.8 in | -11.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3629 lb. | 4706 lb. | -1077 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 59.0 in | -4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.4 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.7 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 58.9 in | -4.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -36.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.6 | 43.9 ft3 | -26.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.6 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -36.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mini Countryman.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Explorer.