| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mini Convertible | Ford Edge | |
| Engine | supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 111.2 in | -14.1 in |
| Length | 143.1 in | 184.2 in | -41.1 in |
| Width | 66.5 in | 76.0 in | -9.5 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 67.0 in | -11.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 4082 lb. | -1227 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.0 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 58.9 in | -8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 58.7 in | -19.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 27.5 in | 39.6 in | -12.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -11.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.2 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -28 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.2 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -64.7 ft3 |
| 2007 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
no leg room see full Mini Convertible review |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat is usable only as a package tray, though it does serve to hold a second carry-on bag. see full Mini Convertible review |
| 2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
A little cramped see full Ford Edge review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
not much leg room see full Ford Edge review |