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2008 Mini Convertible and 2008 Ford Escape Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mini Convertible | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 168 hp@6000 155 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 103.1 in | -6 in |
| Length | 143.1 in | 174.7 in | -31.6 in |
| Width | 66.5 in | 71.1 in | -4.6 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 67.7 in | -12.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 3387 lb. | -532 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.4 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 56.6 in | -5.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 55.9 in | -16.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 27.5 in | 35.6 in | -8.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -8.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.2 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -25 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.2 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -62.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mini Convertible
| 2008 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Escape
| 2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
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