 
					 
				| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Mini Countryman | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 102.2 in | 11.5 in | 
| Length | 193.4 in | 161.7 in | 31.7 in | 
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.4 in | 3.3 in | 
| Height | 72.8 in | 61.5 in | 11.3 in | 
| Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 3252 lb. | 1454 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 10.1 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 52.8 in | 6.2 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.4 in | 2 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.5 in | 1.2 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 52.1 in | 6.8 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 33.8 in | 3.1 in | 
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | 
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | 
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 40 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 12.2 | 31.7 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | 42.4 ft3 | 
| 2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range | the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mini Countryman.