Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2012 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2011

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Mini Hardtop (2012) vs. Ford Explorer (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mini Hardtop and 2011 Ford Explorer specs.

2012 Mini Hardtop and 2011 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Mini Hardtop Ford Explorer  
Engine turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
135 kW@5500
240 Nm@1600
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
216 kW@6500
346 Nm@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,466 mm 2,860 mm 0 mm
Length 3,698 mm 5,006 mm -2 mm
Width 1,684 mm 2,004 mm -1 mm
Height 1,407 mm 1,788 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,235 kg 2,077 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 40 L 70 L -30 L
Headroom, Row 1 986 mm 1,031 mm 985 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,278 mm 1,557 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,455 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 955 mm 1,029 mm 954 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,135 mm 1,549 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,440 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 759 mm 1,011 mm 758 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 960 mm -960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,290 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,034 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 843 mm -843 mm
Total Legroom 1,811 mm (over 2 rows) 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 161 L 595 L -434 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 5.7 1,240 L 4.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum 680 L 2,285 L 678 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mini Hardtop

2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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