| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Mini Convertible | Ford Five Hundred | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 112.9 in | -15.8 in |
| Length | 143.1 in | 200.7 in | -57.6 in |
| Width | 66.5 in | 74.5 in | -8 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 60.1 in | -4.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2700 lb. | 3643 lb. | -943 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.4 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 57.8 in | -6.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 57.6 in | -18.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.6 in | -53.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 27.5 in | 41.9 in | -14.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -14.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 4.2 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -17 ft3 |
| 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 |
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review |