Kia Cadenza (2015) vs. Mini Hardtop (2010) Specs

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2015 Kia Cadenza and 2010 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2015	2010
Model	Kia Cadenza	Mini Hardtop
Engine	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 293 hp@6400 255 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.0 in	97.1 in	14.9 in
Length	195.5 in	145.6 in	49.9 in
Width	72.8 in	66.3 in	6.5 in
Height	58.1 in	55.4 in	2.7 in
Curb Weight	3668 lb.	2668 lb.	1000 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	10.6 gal.	7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	38.8 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	50.3 in	8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	0.0 in	55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.4 in	4.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.6 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	44.7 in	11.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	29.9 in	6.9 in
Total Legroom	82.3 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	11 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.9 ft³	5.7 ft³	10.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.9 ft³	24.0 ft³	-8.1 ft³

2015 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The Impala has an inch or two more rear legroom than the Cadenza, but this difference is much like that between a pool that is 12 feet deep and one that is 15. All of these sedans have more rear legroom than all but the tallest passengers will need. The Cadenza more than makes up for this trivial difference in quantity with a rear seat cushion that is more comfortably shaped and positioned than that in the Impala, and cushier than the overly firm park bench in the Avalon. The Azera's rear seat is similar, though. If you are carrying tall passengers in back, headroom will be a factor long before legroom will. None of these cars have an abundance of it. When both the Cadenza and the Impala are fitted with panoramic sunroofs the Impala has about a half-inch more. Not a large amount, but for some people it will be the difference between contacting the headliner and not contacting it. see full Kia Cadenza review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Cadenza.

2010 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review

2010 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review

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