| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mini Convertible | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4500  | 
						turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000  | 
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,466 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm | 
| Length | 3,635 mm | 4,524 mm | -1 mm | 
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm | 
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm | 
| Curb Weight | 1,295 kg | 1,629 kg | 0 kg | 
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 57 L | -7 L | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,013 mm | 974 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,293 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,392 mm | -1 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 991 mm | -23 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,405 mm | 990 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,331 mm | -1 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 699 mm | 935 mm | -236 mm | 
| Total Legroom | 1,748 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 119 L | 971 L | -852 L | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.2 | 1,920 L | 3.2 | 
| 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 | 
| 2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD  | 
						Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |