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	2,700 mm	2,596 mm	0 mm
Length	4,719 mm	4,107 mm	0 mm
Width	1,816 mm	1,788 mm	0 mm
Height	1,410 mm	1,562 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,487 kg	1,401 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	65 L	47 L	18 L
Headroom, Row 1	991 mm	1,013 mm	990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,445 mm	1,341 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,417 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,100 mm	1,026 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	955 mm	953 mm	2 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,415 mm	1,323 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,382 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	919 mm	859 mm	60 mm
Total Legroom	2,019 mm (over 2 rows)	1,885 mm (over 2 rows)	1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	385 L	345 L	40 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.6	1,169 L	12.6

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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