Mini Countryman (2012) vs. Ford Taurus X (2008) Specs

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2012 Mini Countryman and 2008 Ford Taurus X Specifications

Model Year	2012	2008
Model	Mini Countryman	Ford Taurus X
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.2 in	112.9 in	-10.7 in
Length	161.7 in	200.3 in	-38.6 in
Width	70.4 in	74.9 in	-4.5 in
Height	61.5 in	67.4 in	-5.9 in
Curb Weight	3252 lb.	4204 lb.	-952 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.4 gal.	19.0 gal.	-6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	39.4 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.8 in	58.5 in	-5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.2 in	-55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.4 in	40.8 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.4 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.1 in	57.9 in	-5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.4 in	-56.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.8 in	39.8 in	-6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.5 in	-38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.6 in	-50.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	46.0 in	-46 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.6 in	-33.6 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	-40 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.2 ft³	17.4 ft³	-5.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.2	47.4 ft³	-35.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	41.3 ft³	85.2 ft³	-43.9 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

2008 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

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