Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Mini Countryman | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 220 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 102.2 in | 8 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 161.7 in | 34.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.4 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 61.5 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3088 lb. | 924 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 52.8 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 40.4 in | 4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 52.1 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 33.8 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 7.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | -25.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Kia Amanti.
2012 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review |