Kia Optima (2012) vs. Mini Countryman (2023) Specs

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2012 Kia Optima and 2023 Mini Countryman Specifications

Model Year	2012	2023
Model	Kia Optima	Mini Countryman
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 301 hp@5200 331 lb-ft@1450
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,794 mm	2,670 mm	0 mm
Length	4,844 mm	4,313 mm	0 mm
Width	1,831 mm	1,821 mm	0 mm
Height	1,455 mm	1,557 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,535 kg	1,673 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	70 L	61 L	9 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,016 mm	1,013 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,453 mm	1,392 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,389 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,156 mm	1,026 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	955 mm	953 mm	2 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,415 mm	1,372 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,384 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	881 mm	955 mm	-74 mm
Total Legroom	2,037 mm (over 2 rows)	1,981 mm (over 2 rows)	1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	436 L	498 L	-62 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.4	1,348 L	14.4

2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review

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