Kia Carnival (2022) vs. Mini Countryman (2011) Specs

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2022 Kia Carnival and 2011 Mini Countryman Specifications

Model Year	2022	2011
Model	Kia Carnival	Mini Countryman
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.7 in	102.2 in	19.5 in
Length	203.0 in	161.7 in	41.3 in
Width	78.5 in	70.4 in	8.1 in
Height	68.5 in	61.5 in	7 in
Curb Weight	4376 lb.	3053 lb.	1323 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	12.4 gal.	6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	39.9 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	64.2 in	52.8 in	11.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.8 in	0.0 in	59.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	40.4 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	37.5 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.2 in	52.1 in	11.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	66.4 in	0.0 in	66.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.5 in	33.8 in	6.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.6 in	0.0 in	38.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	59.5 in	0.0 in	59.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3	50.4 in	0.0 in	50.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	35.6 in	0.0 in	35.6 in
Total Legroom	117.2 in (over 3 rows)	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	43 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	40.2 ft³	12.2 ft³	28 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	86.9 ft³	12.2	74.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	145.1 ft³	41.3 ft³	103.8 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Carnival.

2011 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

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