| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Mini Clubman | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 105.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 168.3 in | 29.3 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.7 in | -0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3105 lb. | 238 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 52.8 in | 3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 34.3 in | 4.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.7 in (over 2 rows) | 5.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 47.9 ft3 | -30.9 ft3 |
| 2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2016 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Mini Clubman's standard seats have a non-adjustable lumbar area that bulges far too much for my back. Your back and impression of the seats could differ. Or get any level of the leather upholstery (starting at $750 for partial leather, plus $300 for the required sport buckets that are standard on the S) and the lumbar support becomes adjustable. see full Mini Clubman review | ||
| 2016 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2017 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Mini Clubman review |