| Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
| Model | Mini Roadster | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 103.2 in | -6.1 in |
| Length | 146.8 in | 174.9 in | -28.1 in |
| Width | 66.3 in | 70.1 in | -3.8 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 69.7 in | -15.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2800 lb. | 3276 lb. | -476 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -5.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.4 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 56.3 in | -6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 41.7 in (over 1 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -20.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -57.8 ft3 |
| 2013 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 |
| 2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |