Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Cadenza | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 253 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,855 mm | 2,466 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,971 mm | 3,698 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,869 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,648 kg | 1,210 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 40 L | 30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,278 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 955 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,135 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 759 mm | 186 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,101 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,811 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 161 L | 292 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 | 680 L | -664 |
2018 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu. Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown. Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective. The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's. Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right. see full Kia Cadenza review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Cadenza.
2011 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
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 |