| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Mini Convertible | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500  | 
						supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4500  | 
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,466 mm | 0 mm | 
| Length | 5,037 mm | 3,635 mm | 2 mm | 
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,689 mm | 1 mm | 
| Height | 1,778 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm | 
| Curb Weight | 2,218 kg | 1,295 kg | 1 kg | 
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 50 L | 20 L | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,562 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,031 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,549 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,443 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 699 mm | -698 mm | 
| Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 0 mm | 960 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,034 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 3 | 846 mm | 0 mm | 846 mm | 
| Total Legroom | 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,748 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 595 L | 119 L | 476 L | 
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 4.2 | -3.2 L | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,313 L | 4.2 | -2.2 L | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.
| 2008 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD  | 
							no leg room see full Mini Convertible review |