Mini Countryman (2011) vs. Ford Expedition (2008) Specs

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2011 Mini Countryman and 2008 Ford Expedition Specifications

Model Year	2011	2008
Model	Mini Countryman	Ford Expedition
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600	5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD w/low range
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.2 in	119.0 in	-16.8 in
Length	161.7 in	206.5 in	-44.8 in
Width	70.4 in	78.8 in	-8.4 in
Height	61.5 in	77.2 in	-15.7 in
Curb Weight	3252 lb.	5805 lb.	-2553 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.4 gal.	28.0 gal.	-15.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	39.6 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.8 in	63.2 in	-10.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	60.2 in	-60.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.4 in	41.1 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.8 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.1 in	63.7 in	-11.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.9 in	-59.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.8 in	39.1 in	-5.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.3 in	-38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	51.9 in	-51.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.2 in	-50.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.7 in	-37.7 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	117.9 in (over 3 rows)	-43.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.2 ft³	18.6 ft³	-6.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.2	55.0 ft³	-42.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	41.3 ft³	108.3 ft³	-67 ft³

2011 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

2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review

2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review

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