| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Mini Convertible | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 97.1 in | 11.4 in | 
| Length | 197.6 in | 145.6 in | 52 in | 
| Width | 73.0 in | 66.3 in | 6.7 in | 
| Height | 56.1 in | 55.7 in | 0.4 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 2745 lb. | 598 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.8 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.4 in | 1.6 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 50.3 in | 7 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.7 in | 0.5 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.5 in | -0.4 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 39.2 in | 17.4 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 28.1 in | 10.8 in | 
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 69.8 in (over 2 rows) | 11.3 in | 
| Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 6.0 ft3 | 11 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 | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mini Convertible.