| Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mini Convertible | Ford Taurus X | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@4700 207 lb-ft@1250  | 
						 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500  | 
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,494 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm | 
| Length | 3,838 mm | 5,088 mm | -2 mm | 
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm | 
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm | 
| Curb Weight | 1,372 kg | 1,829 kg | 0 kg | 
| Fuel Capacity | 44 L | 72 L | -28 L | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,402 mm | -1 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,001 mm | 990 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,433 mm | -1 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 785 mm | 1,011 mm | 784 mm | 
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 978 mm | -978 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,285 mm | -1 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,168 mm | -1 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 853 mm | -853 mm | 
| Total Legroom | 1,836 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 215 L | 493 L | -278 L | 
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 1,342 L | 6.6 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 | 2,413 L | 5.6 | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mini Convertible.
| 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 |