Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Mini Countryman | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 102.2 in | 10.7 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 161.7 in | 38.6 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 70.4 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 61.5 in | 5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 3252 lb. | 952 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 52.8 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.5 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 52.1 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 33.8 in | 6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 40 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 12.2 | 35.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
2011 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review |