Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@5500 192 lb-ft@1700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 112.6 in | -15.5 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 197.1 in | -51.5 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 78.9 in | -12.6 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 70.4 in | -15 in |
Curb Weight | 2712 lb. | 4578 lb. | -1866 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -7.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 61.3 in | -11 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.5 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 61.0 in | -16.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 39.8 in | -9.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -42.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -15.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.7 | 43.8 ft3 | -38.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -56.7 ft3 |
2007 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
what room? see full Mini Hardtop review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.