Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 97.1 in | 15.8 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 145.6 in | 54.7 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 66.3 in | 8.6 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 55.4 in | 12 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 2712 lb. | 1321 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 50.3 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 44.7 in | 13.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 29.9 in | 9.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 5.7 | 41.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 61.2 ft3 |
2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
2011 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 |