| Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Mini Clubman | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 130.5 in | 105.1 in | 25.4 in |
| Length | 210.2 in | 168.3 in | 41.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 72.5 in | 56.7 in | 15.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4618 lb. | 3486 lb. | 1132 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 9.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.2 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.4 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 52.8 in | 6.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 34.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 75.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 0.0 | 17.5 ft3 | -17.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 47.9 ft3 | -47.9 |
| 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The seats are much improved over older explorers. You can ride for 4 hours and not feel tired when you get out of the truck. I have heated leather, which I recommend. The heat is in the lumbar, as well as seat bottom. Very nice seats. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
| 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
| 2017 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 | ||
| 2017 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 |