Kia Sorento (2018) vs. Mini Countryman (2012) Specs

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2018 Kia Sorento and 2012 Mini Countryman Specifications

Model Year	2018	2012
Model	Kia Sorento	Mini Countryman
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.4 in	102.2 in	7.2 in
Length	187.4 in	161.7 in	25.7 in
Width	74.4 in	70.4 in	4 in
Height	66.3 in	61.5 in	4.8 in
Curb Weight	4004 lb.	3208 lb.	796 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	12.4 gal.	6.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.5 in	39.9 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	52.8 in	6.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	0.0 in	56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.4 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	37.5 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.0 in	52.1 in	5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.4 in	0.0 in	56.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	33.8 in	5.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.3 in	0.0 in	36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	52.8 in	0.0 in	52.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	41.4 in	0.0 in	41.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.7 in	0.0 in	31.7 in
Total Legroom	112.3 in (over 3 rows)	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	38.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.3 ft³	12.2 ft³	-0.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	38.0 ft³	12.2	25.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	41.3 ft³	31.7 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Sorento.

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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