Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
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 | 2679 lb. | 4921 lb. | -2242 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -8 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 |
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 2015 Ford Explorer.