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2018 Kia Cadenza and 2015 Mini Hardtop Specifications
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | |
| Model | Kia Cadenza | Mini Hardtop | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 253 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 101.1 in | 11.3 in |
| Length | 195.7 in | 157.4 in | 38.3 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 68.0 in | 5.6 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 56.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3633 lb. | 3010 lb. | 623 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 51.2 in | 7.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 49.6 in | 6.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 32.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 40.7 ft3 | -24.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Cadenza
| 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 | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mini Hardtop
| 2015 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review | ||
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