Mini Convertible (2008) vs. Ford Taurus X (2009) Specs

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2008 Mini Convertible and 2009 Ford Taurus X Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
Model	Mini Convertible	Ford Taurus X
Engine	supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	112.9 in	-15.8 in
Length	143.1 in	200.3 in	-57.2 in
Width	66.5 in	74.9 in	-8.4 in
Height	55.5 in	67.4 in	-11.9 in
Curb Weight	2855 lb.	4033 lb.	-1178 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	19.0 gal.	-5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	39.4 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.9 in	58.5 in	-7.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.2 in	-55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.8 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	39.4 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	39.0 in	57.9 in	-18.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.4 in	-56.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	27.5 in	39.8 in	-12.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.5 in	-38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.6 in	-50.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	46.0 in	-46 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.6 in	-33.6 in
Total Legroom	68.8 in (over 2 rows)	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	-45.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	4.2 ft³	17.4 ft³	-13.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	4.2	47.4 ft³	-43.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	4.2 ft³	85.2 ft³	-81 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

2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review

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