

Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mini Convertible | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 108.5 in | -11.4 in |
Length | 143.1 in | 197.6 in | -54.5 in |
Width | 66.5 in | 73.0 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 56.1 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2700 lb. | 3343 lb. | -643 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 57.3 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 56.6 in | -17.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.5 in | 38.9 in | -11.4 in |
Total Legroom | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -12.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 4.2 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -12.8 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 Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |