Kia Optima (2006) vs. Mini Countryman (2012) Specs

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2006 Kia Optima and 2012 Mini Countryman Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Kia Optima	Mini Countryman
Engine	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	102.2 in	4.1 in
Length	185.8 in	161.7 in	24.1 in
Width	71.5 in	70.4 in	1.1 in
Height	55.5 in	61.5 in	-6 in
Curb Weight	3279 lb.	3088 lb.	191 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	12.4 gal.	4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.9 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	52.8 in	4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.8 in	0.0 in	55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.3 in	40.4 in	2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.5 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	52.1 in	3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.4 in	0.0 in	54.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	33.8 in	2.4 in
Total Legroom	79.5 in (over 2 rows)	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	5.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.6 ft³	12.2 ft³	1.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.6 ft³	41.3 ft³	-27.7 ft³

2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review
2007	4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review

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

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