Ford Explorer (2018) vs. Mini Hardtop (2012) Specs

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2018 Ford Explorer and 2012 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2018	2012
Model	Ford Explorer	Mini Hardtop
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.6 in	97.1 in	15.5 in
Length	198.3 in	145.6 in	52.7 in
Width	78.9 in	66.3 in	12.6 in
Height	70.0 in	55.4 in	14.6 in
Curb Weight	4890 lb.	2679 lb.	2211 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.6 gal.	10.6 gal.	8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	38.8 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	50.3 in	11.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.3 in	0.0 in	57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.4 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.6 in	37.6 in	3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.0 in	44.7 in	16.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.8 in	0.0 in	56.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	29.9 in	9.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.8 in	0.0 in	50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.7 in	0.0 in	40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.3 in	0.0 in	33.3 in
Total Legroom	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	42.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.0 ft³	5.7 ft³	15.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.9 ft³	5.7	38.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	81.7 ft³	24.0 ft³	57.7 ft³

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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

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