Mini Hardtop (2016) vs. Ford Explorer (2006) Specs

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2016 Mini Hardtop and 2006 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2016	2006
Model	Mini Hardtop	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@4700 207 lb-ft@1250	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.1 in	113.7 in	-12.6 in
Length	157.4 in	193.4 in	-36 in
Width	68.0 in	73.7 in	-5.7 in
Height	56.1 in	72.8 in	-16.7 in
Curb Weight	2950 lb.	4531 lb.	-1581 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	22.5 gal.	-11.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	39.8 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	51.2 in	59.0 in	-7.8 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	37.5 in	38.7 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.6 in	58.9 in	-9.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.3 in	36.9 in	-4.6 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	73.7 in (over 2 rows)	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	-40.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	13.6 ft³	-0.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.1	43.9 ft³	-30.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	40.7 ft³	83.7 ft³	-43 ft³

2016 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review

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2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2005	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review
2005	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review

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