Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 10-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 119.1 in | -22 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 198.8 in | -53.2 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 78.9 in | -12.6 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 69.9 in | -14.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2679 lb. | 4545 lb. | -1866 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 17.9 gal. | -7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 61.8 in | -11.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.2 in | -59.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.5 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 61.9 in | -17.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 39.0 in | -9.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -42.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | -12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.7 | 47.9 ft3 | -42.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -63.8 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 2023 Ford Explorer.