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Kia Seltos (2021) vs. Mini Hardtop (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2021 Kia Seltos and 2008 Mini Hardtop specs.

2021 Kia Seltos and 2008 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year 2021 2008  
Model Kia Seltos Mini Hardtop  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.5 in 97.1 in 6.4 in
Length 172.0 in 145.6 in 26.4 in
Width 70.9 in 66.3 in 4.6 in
Height 63.6 in 55.4 in 8.2 in
Curb Weight 3087 lb. 2546 lb. 541 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 11.0 gal. 2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 38.8 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.5 in 50.3 in 5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.5 in 0.0 in 53.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.4 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.4 in 37.6 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.7 in 44.7 in 10 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.8 in 0.0 in 52.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 29.9 in 8.1 in
Total Legroom 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 71.3 in (over 2 rows) 8.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 26.6 ft3 5.7 ft3 20.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 62.8 ft3 24.0 ft3 38.8 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Kia Seltos

2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2021 Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review
 

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mini Hardtop

2008 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review
2008 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review
2008 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review
 
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