| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mini Convertible | Ford Edge | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@4700 207 lb-ft@1250 |
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 | 98.2 in | 111.2 in | -13 in |
| Length | 151.1 in | 184.2 in | -33.1 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 76.0 in | -8 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 67.0 in | -11.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2985 lb. | 4056 lb. | -1071 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.6 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 58.9 in | -7.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 58.7 in | -19 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 30.9 in | 39.6 in | -8.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -24.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -61.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mini Convertible.
| 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 |