Ford Escape (2012) vs. Mini Hardtop (2009) Specs

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2012 Ford Escape and 2009 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Ford Escape	Mini Hardtop
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	97.1 in	6 in
Length	174.7 in	145.6 in	29.1 in
Width	71.1 in	66.3 in	4.8 in
Height	67.7 in	55.4 in	12.3 in
Curb Weight	3369 lb.	2668 lb.	701 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.5 gal.	10.6 gal.	5.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	38.8 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.6 in	50.3 in	6.3 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	37.6 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	44.7 in	11.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	0.0 in	49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	29.9 in	5.7 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	5.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.2 ft³	5.7 ft³	23.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.3 ft³	24.0 ft³	42.3 ft³

2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review
2011	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review

2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review

2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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