Mini Convertible (2006) vs. Ford Explorer (2008) Specs

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2006 Mini Convertible and 2008 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2006	2008
Model	Mini Convertible	Ford Explorer
Engine	supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 207 hp@6950 180 lb-ft@4000	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	113.7 in	-16.6 in
Length	143.1 in	193.4 in	-50.3 in
Width	66.5 in	73.7 in	-7.2 in
Height	55.5 in	72.8 in	-17.3 in
Curb Weight	2855 lb.	4531 lb.	-1676 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	22.5 gal.	-9.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	39.8 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.9 in	59.0 in	-8.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.4 in	-55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.4 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	38.7 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	39.0 in	58.9 in	-19.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	27.5 in	36.9 in	-9.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.4 in	-37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.3 in	-45.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.9 in	-34.9 in
Total Legroom	68.8 in (over 2 rows)	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	-45.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	4.2 ft³	13.6 ft³	-9.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	4.2	43.9 ft³	-39.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	4.2 ft³	83.7 ft³	-79.5 ft³

2006 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	The rear seat is usable only as a package tray, though it does serve to hold a second carry-on bag. see full Mini Convertible review

2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review

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