| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Mini Convertible | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850  | 
						 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300  | 
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,466 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm | 
| Length | 3,698 mm | 4,437 mm | -1 mm | 
| Width | 1,684 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm | 
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm | 
| Curb Weight | 1,305 kg | 1,528 kg | 0 kg | 
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 62 L | -12 L | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,026 mm | 974 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,278 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,354 mm | -1 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 996 mm | -18 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,420 mm | 995 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,247 mm | -1 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 714 mm | 904 mm | -190 mm | 
| Total Legroom | 1,773 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 170 L | 827 L | -657 L | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 6.0 | 1,877 L | 5 | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mini Convertible.
| 2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD  | 
						Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review | 
| 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 |