| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mini Convertible | Ford Edge | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850  | 
						 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000  | 
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 111.2 in | -14.1 in | 
| Length | 145.6 in | 184.2 in | -38.6 in | 
| Width | 66.3 in | 76.0 in | -9.7 in | 
| Height | 55.7 in | 67.0 in | -11.3 in | 
| Curb Weight | 2867 lb. | 4056 lb. | -1189 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 | 50.3 in | 58.9 in | -8.6 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.7 in | 1 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.3 in | -0.8 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 58.7 in | -19.5 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 28.1 in | 39.6 in | -11.5 in | 
| Total Legroom | 69.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -10.5 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.0 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -26.2 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 6.0 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -62.9 ft3 | 
| 2009 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 | 
| 2012 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 | 
| 2012 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 |