Mini Convertible (2009) vs. Ford Explorer (2018) Specs

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2009 Mini Convertible and 2018 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2009	2018
Model	Mini Convertible	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	112.6 in	-15.5 in
Length	145.6 in	198.3 in	-52.7 in
Width	66.3 in	78.9 in	-12.6 in
Height	55.7 in	70.0 in	-14.3 in
Curb Weight	2867 lb.	4890 lb.	-2023 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.6 gal.	-5.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	41.4 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	61.5 in	-11.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.3 in	-57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	40.6 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	40.6 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	39.2 in	61.0 in	-21.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.8 in	-56.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	28.1 in	39.5 in	-11.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.8 in	-50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.7 in	-40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.3 in	-33.3 in
Total Legroom	69.8 in (over 2 rows)	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	-43.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.0 ft³	21.0 ft³	-15 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	6.0	43.9 ft³	-37.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	6.0 ft³	81.7 ft³	-75.7 ft³

2009 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

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