Mini Hardtop (2013) vs. Ford Escape (2014) Specs

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2013 Mini Hardtop and 2014 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year	2013	2014
Model	Mini Hardtop	Ford Escape
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	105.9 in	-8.8 in
Length	145.6 in	178.1 in	-32.5 in
Width	66.3 in	72.4 in	-6.1 in
Height	55.4 in	66.3 in	-10.9 in
Curb Weight	2723 lb.	3592 lb.	-869 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	15.1 gal.	-4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	39.9 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	56.0 in	-5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.8 in	-54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.4 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.0 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	44.7 in	55.3 in	-10.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.4 in	-52.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	36.8 in	-6.9 in
Total Legroom	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	-5.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.7 ft³	34.3 ft³	-28.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	24.0 ft³	67.8 ft³	-43.8 ft³

2013 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review
2012	2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review

2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review

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