| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
| Model | Mini Roadster | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5500 275 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 105.9 in | -8.8 in |
| Length | 146.8 in | 178.1 in | -31.3 in |
| Width | 66.3 in | 72.4 in | -6.1 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 66.3 in | -11.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2767 lb. | 3613 lb. | -846 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.7 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 55.9 in | -5.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.0 in | -39 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.4 in | -52.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.3 in | -37.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 41.7 in (over 1 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | -36 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 34.0 ft3 | -25.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 ft3 | 68.0 ft3 | -59.5 ft3 |
| 2012 Mini Roadster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Over 6ft and I need to pull the seat up two notches. All the way back my toes touch the pedals. Yippee I fit in a small car!!! see full Mini Roadster review |
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