Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,466 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,698 mm | 4,912 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,684 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,407 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,235 kg | 2,055 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 40 L | 85 L | -45 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,011 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,278 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 983 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,135 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 759 mm | 937 mm | -178 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 950 mm | -950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 886 mm | -886 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,811 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 161 L | 385 L | -224 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.7 | 1,243 L | 4.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 680 L | 2,370 L | 678 L |
2012 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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Explorer.