Ford Escape (2008) vs. Mini Clubman (2016) Specs

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2008 Ford Escape and 2016 Mini Clubman Specifications

Model Year	2008	2016
Model	Ford Escape	Mini Clubman
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@5000 207 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	4-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	105.1 in	-2 in
Length	174.7 in	168.3 in	6.4 in
Width	71.1 in	70.9 in	0.2 in
Height	67.7 in	56.7 in	11 in
Curb Weight	3387 lb.	3300 lb.	87 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	40.2 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.6 in	54.7 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.4 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	38.0 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	52.8 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	0.0 in	49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	34.3 in	1.3 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	75.7 in (over 2 rows)	1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.2 ft³	17.5 ft³	11.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.3 ft³	47.9 ft³	18.4 ft³

2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review
2009	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	plenty of room see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review
2007	4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Roomy. see full Ford Escape review

2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review

2016 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Mini Clubman's standard seats have a non-adjustable lumbar area that bulges far too much for my back. Your back and impression of the seats could differ. Or get any level of the leather upholstery (starting at $750 for partial leather, plus $300 for the required sport buckets that are standard on the S) and the lumbar support becomes adjustable. see full Mini Clubman review

2016 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr Wagon turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD	The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Mini Clubman review

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