

Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Mini Roadster | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 135 kW@5500 240 Nm@1600 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,466 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,729 mm | 4,912 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,684 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,384 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,270 kg | 2,055 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 40 L | 85 L | -45 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,278 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 983 mm | -983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,496 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 937 mm | -937 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 950 mm | -950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 886 mm | -886 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,059 mm (over 1 row) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 241 L | 385 L | -144 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 8.5 | 1,243 L | 7.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 | 2,370 L | 6.5 |
2014 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 |
2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |