Mini Countryman (2012) vs. Ford Escape (2010) Specs

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2012 Mini Countryman and 2010 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year	2012	2010
Model	Mini Countryman	Ford Escape
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.2 in	103.1 in	-0.9 in
Length	161.7 in	174.7 in	-13 in
Width	70.4 in	71.1 in	-0.7 in
Height	61.5 in	67.7 in	-6.2 in
Curb Weight	3252 lb.	3529 lb.	-277 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.4 gal.	16.5 gal.	-4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	40.4 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.8 in	56.6 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.4 in	41.6 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.2 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.1 in	55.9 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	49.1 in	-49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.8 in	35.6 in	-1.8 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	-3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.2 ft³	29.2 ft³	-17 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	41.3 ft³	66.3 ft³	-25 ft³

2012 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review

2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review
2009	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review
2009	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review

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