Ford Taurus (2015) vs. Mini Hardtop (2012) Specs

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2015 Ford Taurus and 2012 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2015	2012
Model	Ford Taurus	Mini Hardtop
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500	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 Sedan	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	97.1 in	15.8 in
Length	202.9 in	145.6 in	57.3 in
Width	76.2 in	66.3 in	9.9 in
Height	60.7 in	55.4 in	5.3 in
Curb Weight	4343 lb.	2679 lb.	1664 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	10.6 gal.	9.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	38.8 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	50.3 in	7.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.3 in	0.0 in	56.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.4 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.6 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	44.7 in	12.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.8 in	0.0 in	55.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	29.9 in	8.2 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	8.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	20.1 ft³	5.7 ft³	14.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.1 ft³	24.0 ft³	-3.9 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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