| Model Year | 2024 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mini Convertible | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 170 kW@5200 320 Nm@1250  | 
						turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500  | 
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,494 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm | 
| Length | 3,866 mm | 5,154 mm | -2 mm | 
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm | 
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,542 mm | 0 mm | 
| Curb Weight | 1,426 kg | 2,003 kg | -1 kg | 
| Fuel Capacity | 44 L | 76 L | -32 L | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 960 mm | 31 mm | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,417 mm | -1 mm | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 785 mm | 968 mm | -183 mm | 
| Total Legroom | 1,836 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm | 
| Cargo Volume | 215 L | 569 L | -354 L | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Mini Convertible.
| 2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD  | 
						Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review | 
| 2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD  | 
							The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review | 
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD  | 
							Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |