Mini Hardtop (2010) vs. Ford Explorer (2007) Specs

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2010 Mini Hardtop and 2007 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2010	2007
Model	Mini Hardtop	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	113.7 in	-16.6 in
Length	145.6 in	193.4 in	-47.8 in
Width	66.3 in	73.7 in	-7.4 in
Height	55.4 in	72.8 in	-17.4 in
Curb Weight	2712 lb.	4531 lb.	-1819 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	22.5 gal.	-11.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	39.8 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	59.0 in	-8.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.4 in	-55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.4 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.7 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	44.7 in	58.9 in	-14.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	36.9 in	-7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.4 in	-37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.3 in	-45.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.9 in	-34.9 in
Total Legroom	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	-42.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.7 ft³	13.6 ft³	-7.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	5.7	43.9 ft³	-38.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	24.0 ft³	83.7 ft³	-59.7 ft³

2010 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review

2010 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review

2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review
2006	4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review

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