Mini Hardtop (2014) vs. Ford Escape (2007) Specs

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2014 Mini Hardtop and 2007 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year	2014	2007
Model	Mini Hardtop	Ford Escape
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@4700 207 lb-ft@1250	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.2 in	103.2 in	-5 in
Length	151.1 in	174.9 in	-23.8 in
Width	68.0 in	70.1 in	-2.1 in
Height	55.7 in	69.7 in	-14 in
Curb Weight	2795 lb.	3276 lb.	-481 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	16.5 gal.	-5.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	40.4 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.6 in	56.3 in	-5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.6 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	39.2 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.8 in	55.9 in	-8.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	49.1 in	-49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.8 in	35.6 in	-4.8 in
Total Legroom	72.2 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	-5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.7 ft³	29.3 ft³	-20.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.0 ft³	66.3 ft³	-32.3 ft³

2014 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review

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2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	plenty of room see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review
2007	4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Roomy. see full Ford Escape review
2006	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review
2006	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review

2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review

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