| Model Year | 2006 | 2019 | |
| Model | Mini Hardtop | Ford Flex | |
| Engine | supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 154 kW@6950 244 Nm@4000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,466 mm | 2,995 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 3,635 mm | 5,126 mm | -2 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,407 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,215 kg | 2,195 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 73 L | -23 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,062 mm | 985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,293 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,029 mm | 954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,135 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 795 mm | 1,125 mm | 794 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 983 mm | -983 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,044 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 846 mm | -846 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,844 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,007 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 159 L | 566 L | -407 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.6 | 1,223 L | 4.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 708 L | 2,356 L | 706 L |
| 2006 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Good support. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2006 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
what room? see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are okay for choildren or small adults. Since all in my family are smaller than average, we can handle short rides in the back. More normal sized people may feel somewhat cramped, especially if someone with long legs sits in front. gae see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat not usable for passengers. see full Mini Hardtop review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Ford Flex.