| Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
| Model | Mini Convertible | Ford Flex | |
| 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 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 117.9 in | -20.8 in |
| Length | 145.6 in | 201.8 in | -56.2 in |
| Width | 66.3 in | 75.9 in | -9.6 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 68.0 in | -12.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2867 lb. | 4839 lb. | -1972 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 41.8 in | -3.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 58.4 in | -8.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 40.5 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 58.1 in | -18.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 28.1 in | 44.3 in | -16.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 69.8 in (over 2 rows) | 118.4 in (over 3 rows) | -48.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.0 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -14 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.0 | 43.2 ft3 | -37.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 6.0 ft3 | 83.2 ft3 | -77.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Flex.