

Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6500 346 Nm@4000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 135 kW@5500 240 Nm@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,466 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,006 mm | 3,698 mm | 2 mm |
Width | 2,004 mm | 1,684 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,067 kg | 1,235 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 40 L | 30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,557 mm | 1,278 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,549 mm | 1,135 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 759 mm | -758 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 | 843 mm | 0 mm | 843 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,811 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 595 L | 161 L | 434 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 5.7 | -4.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,285 L | 680 L | -678 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |